With the growth in job boards, operating as a link between employers and candidates and searching for employment is less intimidating. Job search is possible at the click of the mouse. Applicants have a huge selection of job roles and it is not surprising that they are left overwhelmed with the numerous selection at their disposal.

 

Applying through job portals requires the candidate to write or rewrite his/her resume to meet the criteria of the job advertised. This is easily said than done. It is a time-consuming exercise and becomes demanding especially when you are balancing work and personal life. Professional assistance can enhance your opportunities of being employed faster.

 

A smart choice would be to seek the help of a recruitment agency, who can help you with your job search. Recruitment agencies are professionals who work towards associating skill requirements with the available skills in their records. They can offer placements in a wide range of occupations and industries. Most recruitment agencies also offer comprehensive solutions for skill development and career growth. Registering with a recruitment agency gives you various benefits: 

 

Your recruitment agency might be associated with certain organisations who can offer a good job opportunity for you. They might not be in the public eye yet could offer a more conducive environment for career growth.

 

They might provide temp or contract work options thereby giving you opportunities to enhance your skills, experience, and exposure to different industries.

 

You have an edge over other candidates as your consultant, who works closely with employers, might provide you with more insight into the organisation, the role, the interviewer, the work culture, the environment etc. Recruitment consultants provide useful interview techniques, which can further assist you in handling the interviews.

 

Some recruitment agencies provide insights on how to emphasize certain qualifications in your resume. This will put you in a favourable light with your prospective employer. Certain agencies also provide professional resume writing services. This proves beneficial especially for those who had a difficult employment history and find it difficult to explain it on paper.

 

Recruitment agencies spend time doing referral checks. Hence, your referrals will be called only once regardless of the number of times the recruitment agency puts forward your resume to a prospective employer.

 

They guarantee that your personal information and resume are kept confidential. These details are provided to prospective employers only with your permission.  This is an additional benefit that you won’t be able to achieve only through online job portal registrations. 

 

 

Recruitment agencies hence can be a one-stop solution for all your job search needs. It is recommended to register with a reputed recruitment agency which specialises in your niche. 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to trade recruitment, Blue Collar Skills has access to some of the best trade positions and highly-skilled blue collar workers. Check our hottest blue-collar jobs. 

 

Alternatively, you can also submit your resume and we will notify you for any roles commensurate to your skills and work experience