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Job hunting and recruitment
With your
completed CV you can begin the search for job vacancies
CV
Distribution
Start
your job hunting by getting your details out there and be
seen by employers and recruiters. There are a number job
boards that you can use but one effective method is to use
a professional distribution service. They can target the
recruiters that you are interested in based on your
requirements. For example;
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3,200+ recruiters in the UK, targeted by job function,
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Using a
Recruitment Agency
Many
employers will use a recruitment agency to do the work
rather than advertise the jobs themselves. If you do your
homework carefully using an agency can be quite a painless
and mutually beneficial approach.
Which
recruitment agencies should I choose? You need to make
sure that:
• They
understand your industry, your current job and the role
you are looking for.
• They
will be proactive in finding you a job.
• They
can advise you on what salary and benefits to expect.
Overall,
make sure that you feel comfortable with the agency you
have chosen, as they will be dealing with your personal
details.
Will they
charge me? It is illegal for an agency to charge you for
finding a position. The employer for whom they are
recruiting pays the costs. The agency can however charge
for additional services.
What is
their CV policy? Make sure that the agency is not going to
send your information to employers without understanding
your requirements. Most reputable agencies will have a
definite policy on this. YOU should decide which employers
will receive your details.
Any
Candidate testimonials? Ask for evidence of satisfied
candidates and clients in the industry. This will also
give you an idea of how experienced the agency and their
consultants are in your chosen field.
Are there
any trade bodies? The REC (Recruitment and Employment
Confederation) represents the recruitment industry within
the UK. You should confirm that the agency is a member and
conforms to the REC code of conduct.
Finally,
recruitment agencies are in business to make a profit by
placing candidates. You need to make it easy for them to
market you. You should remain in control and avoid being
talked into taking unsuitable jobs. It is always a good
idea to build a relationship and keep regular contact with
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