{"id":2723,"date":"2018-09-06T21:41:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T21:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/?p=2723"},"modified":"2018-09-14T16:11:25","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T16:11:25","slug":"staffing-agency-to-find-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/staffing-agency-to-find-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Use a Staffing Agency to Find a Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the population growing fast, millions of Americans are entering the workforce each day. The best job postings are oversaturated with applicants, allowing employers to pick and choose who they hire from a huge pool of candidates. It’s only the jobs that nobody else wants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(despite the great pay!) that are readily available to people who are seeking work.<\/p>\n

According to Time<\/a><\/strong>, an average of 59 people apply for each open job position. Employers interview around 12% of applicants. Of those interviewed, only 17% are subsequently hired. There\u2019s no denying it: the job market today is tough!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why more job seekers are now enlisting staffing agencies to help them find a job. Many companies employ staffing agencies to find suitable candidates for their open positions. As staffing agencies make their money from helping job seekers find work, they\u2019re often the quickest and easiest way to find work in America.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re going to examine how staffing agencies work, what kind of job you could get using one, and how long it might take. We\u2019ll also look at the pros and cons of using a staffing agency to find a job. Finally, we\u2019ll provide tips on how to get a job through a staffing agency.<\/p>\n

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What are Staffing Agencies and How Do They Work?<\/h2>\n

So, what exactly are staffing agencies? In essence, they\u2019re a type of company acting as the middleman between the employer and the job seeker. Medium to large-sized companies often pay these agencies to help them fill vacant positions. From the perspective of the employer, staffing agencies save valuable time and money. They take care of the entire hiring process, from start to finish.<\/p>\n

When a company has a vacant job position, they\u2019ll contact their staffing agency to let them know. They\u2019ll provide information about the position, including hours, pay, duties, and candidate requirements. The agency then searches their candidate database for potential matches. They can also post the job advertisement online, on behalf of the employer.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the responsibility of the agency to match candidates to suitable positions, depending on their skills, qualifications, and experience. They build up their database of potential candidates by searching through r\u00e9sum\u00e9s posted online, on websites such as LinkedIn. Job hunters can also contact agencies directly and ask to be included in their database.<\/p>\n

Once the agency matches a candidate for a position, they submit their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and recommend them for an interview.\u00a0 The agency then helps the candidate to prepare for the interview in any way they can. It’s very much in their interests to get you hired by one of their clients.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Difference between a Staffing Agency and a Temp Agency?<\/h3>\n

Staffing agencies come under many names. To name but a few, you may be familiar with the following alternative terms:<\/p>\n