6 benefits of using a recruitment agency
The job-hunting process can be stressful – whether you’re already employed and trying to balance your current job with looking for your next role, or unemployed and feeling the financial pressure.
Simply type ‘social work or healthcare job opportunities’ into Google and you’ll be met with a sea of options, each promising to find you the right job, and fast. It can be easy to be swept up by all the hype and overlook the bigger benefits of using a recruitment agency.
So, what are the 6 benefits of using a recruitment agency?
1. Target your job search
Skilled recruiters know their clients (employers) well – and the roles they have available. They’re proactively looking to find applicants who are a great match. As a result, they will take the time to get to know you, understand your ambitions and the type of working environment you thrive in, bringing you one step closer to achieving great job satisfaction.
2. Gain insider information
A job advert alone will very rarely communicate what it’s truly like to work somewhere. A recruitment consultant, however, can give you a deeper insight into a role, the employer’s expectations, team culture and opportunities for progression. After all, recruitment agencies take the time to understand both sides of a hire, since it’s in their best interest to find the ideal candidate/client match.
3. Feel supported at every stage
A recruitment agency is built on the skills of its consultants – they know the job market, are experts in interviewing and skills assessments, and understand the employer’s requirements. They’re perfectly positioned to help you present your best self.
A great recruitment agency will be able to help you strengthen your interview skills, tidy up your CV, and focus your career goals. Nurture the relationship with your consultant and they could prove instrumental in your career progression.
4. Negotiating salaries
When working with a recruitment agency, you can be completely open and honest with your consultant about your current situation and what you’re looking for. You don’t want to get to the end of the application process only to discover that the offer is completely different from your salary expectations. Their skills are invaluable when it comes to having these difficult negotiating conversations.
5. Save time
Job hunting is a taxing and time-consuming process and can easily get out of control when juggling several applications in your spare time.
While you may choose to focus on a single position, company, or interview at a time, recruitment agencies track the full breadth of available positions that a candidate may fit into. They will have an organised system to help manage applicants and employers – and it can take a huge weight from your shoulders. They will be the ones to send your CV to suitable clients, organise the interviews, and give you updates and feedback. They’ll also be able to tell you the details you need to know about the employer so that you can clinch the job.
6. Get valuable feedback
Without a recruitment consultant, there’s often no way to tell if you’re nailing an interview or if your CV needs improvement without reaching out to friends or peers. A recruitment agency can provide CV and job interview tips and feedback to help you land the role you really want.
As an applicant, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to connect with the right employer. By enlisting the help of leading health and social care recruitment agencies like Sanctuary Personnel, you can speed up the job-hunting process and find the right role for you.
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