According to the White House, the current unemployment rate is a little less than 4 percent. This means that, as of August 2019, almost 6 million people are still unemployed. Staffing agencies can help curb this statistic and can help bring unemployment down. However, despite the fact that staffing agencies have been around for a long time but the number of people who use them, compared to the number of people who independently search for jobs, is very low.
These agencies have one pre-defined goal, which is to search for jobs for job seekers, and yet their popularity is still somewhat limited. Today, we’re going to discuss in detail the various advantages of using a staffing agency and how they can help you find your next job.
So without further ado, let’s go!
Focused Job Applications
A staffing agency, or temp agency as they’re called in some places, will have a tailored approach to their job searches, which is backed by years of experience working in the industry and having built up many connections. A reputable staffing agency will talk to you face-to-face and judge your skillset from the perspective of a recruiter, which makes it easier for them to find jobs that are tailored to your skillset.
Having all this knowledge in hand, they will target jobs where the likelihood of you being appointed is higher and the chances of success are better.
Guidance
A reputable staffing agency will not just look for jobs for you and get you hired, they also offer guidance on a wide range of topics. Due to their experience in working with different kinds of companies, these agencies have picked up tips and are able to advise on different matters including CV building, interviewing and communication skills, and general knowledge on how different industries operate.
In short, these agencies know exactly what you, as a job seeker, need to do in order to impress a prospective employer. These skills are vital in the job-seeking process and having a guiding hand looking over you throughout the process makes a big difference.
Management
The entire process of looking for a new job can be overwhelming. In such an anxious state, it doesn’t help to have to keep track of all the job applications you’ve sent out. You could end up getting a sudden call for a phone interview and not remembering anything about the company because you’ve applied to so many different places.
This is where the staffing agency comes in to help out with managing your applications. The agency will be responsible for tracking your applications and will keep you informed on any developments. This will give you enough time to prepare and will keep your stress levels down allowing you to focus solely on the interview part of the recruitment process.
Continuing Relationships
Staffing agencies don’t follow the approach of “customer served, customer forgot”. The entire business model is built on continuing relationships and these agencies will look to help you again should you want to change employment again at some point in the future. Since they’ll already have your information and have assessed your skill sets, and have been following your career with the job they already helped you get, chances are you’ll just need to call them once and they’ll start the recruitment process again.
If you’re living in the Houston or Texas area, and are looking for a recruiter to help you with your job search, consider visiting Luxor Staffing at https://www.luxorstaffing.com/.
