When You Look for a Job, Do You Prefer...

Aside from academic jobs, which are handled altogether differently, I have normally gone through temporary employment agencies when looking for work. At almost every temporary job I ever got assigned to, within a short time the client would offer the temp agency a free to reassign me to permanent. liked getting jobs in this way because I hate formal job interviews and temp agency interviews are usually really informal, because working at a place a few days or weeks gave me a better idea if I would really like to work at a particular company than if I went in cold, and because it gave the employer a chance to get used to me, and when the offer was made then I always felt they choose me not as the less of several evils, but because the liked me and my work. Granted, the pay while working as a temp was considerably lower than a real job, but I always got offers within a short time and the employer always paid the agency fees. The agency I used most was an international one, serving clients in 40 or 50 countries.

In my country... if you want to work abroad... the best way is to go to a recruitment agency... but they charge the applicant a lot eventhough the company abroad is already paying them... but agencies that offer jobs locally is also on the rise here... But i still prefer to go directly to companies... since i believe that in case i am hired... i will enjoy all the benefits to the fullest unlike when i am hired throught the agency...they would be able to control the terms of employment...

Whenever I am looking for a job, I prefer doing so directly. I scan the newspapers and apply to the companies myself. I don’t like recruitment agencies. For one, you have to be at their beck and call, you have no choice. Then you have to be after them to give you some quality calls. You have to pay some initial amount to register yourself and some agencies will also charge your first month’s salary as compensation.

Hello wondericequeen, I agree with you. Those recruitment agencies charge fees sometimes when you register with them. When I was in my 20's and just started looking for a job, I went to a few recruitment agencies and registered there. May be that time, not so many people being recruited. I found two of my jobs (from previous companies) from them. Late last year, I tried to register again but I didn't here any news from them at all!

Here we have temporary services which I kind of like because I don't have to do interviews (which I hate), but they skim so much money off the top, you can't earn a living. The agencies we have here, I agree. Most of the time, I don't think they're much help. Directly is the way to go, but with the price of gas. . .. Sometimes the agencies can apply to many places for you and save time and gas. Take care and good luck in your job hunting. TC

I've had the same job for 5 years now. Those recruitment offices charge you though don't they? You make less than the regular employees.

I think it's always better to apply directly to the company you want to work at. It's even cheaper, because obviously recruiting companies don't work for free. Anyway, sometimes it's inevitable to go through one of those companies because the company that has the vacancy prefers it that way for whatever reason.

Here we will look for a job by a recruitment newspaper and websites. It seems there are lots of information there. Especially the recruitment websites, more good jobs are offered. You can have a try, good luck!

If you are to apply for job abroad, the best way is to get the services of recruitment agencies but be very careful of illegal recruiters. You can also check the website of the companies and see if they are accepting applications online. If you are applying for a local job, it's always best to apply directly or personally. Of course it also depends on your location. You may go directly to the HR department of the company to submit your resume and other pertinent documents or you can just visit their website and apply online. These days, it is acceptable for people to apply online but of course, not all companies have their own websites. Good luck to you my friend!

hi, i agree with you but job is present time a hard work for new genration.you around here and there.and chek the free requrments for the empuoloyers who companny pravide you.

try writing a blog, it is fun and you can earn income while you r looking for job outside

When I look for a job I prefer to search the internet, then talk to people who are in the same line of work I am in..... mainly because my work is related to the internet and computers. sometimes it is easier if you approach or talk to people who already has a background information on what skills I have