utilizing free resources

Utilizing Free Resources to Find My Next JobYour Guide to Working with a Staffing Agency

Presented By

Giannoula Sarris

STERIS On-Site Workforce Manager

Staffing Solutions/ StaffMatrix Division

What are my free resources?

Internet

Newspapers

Career Fairs

Networking

Informational Interviews

Staffing Agencies

Internet

Search Engines Monster Careerbuilder Careerboard Yahoo Hot Jobs Cleveland.com Ohio.com Organizations’

Websites (i.e. neoastd.org)

Resume Databases Monster Careerbuilder Careerboard

Newspapers

Cleveland Plain Dealer Akron Beacon Journal Sun Messenger News Herald

Career Fairs

Community (i.e. Job and Family Services)

College Monster, Careerbuilder & Careerboard Businesses Special Interest Groups (i.e. Veterans)

Newspapers (i.e. Plain Dealer/cleveland.com)

Network, Network, Network

Networking Sources: Industry ProfessionalsFormer Co-workersOrganizationsProfessorsAlumni DatabasesFriends, family & neighbors

Informational Interviews

Identify companies of interest

Research who is involved in the hiring process (i.e. Recruiters, HR, Hiring Managers)

Contact to request meeting

Tips for Informational Interviews: Treat as regular interview Dress Professionally Bring copy of cover letter

and resume Research website Come prepared with

questions Ask for business card at

conclusion of meeting Send thank you

Working with a Staffing Agency

Benefits

Options

Where to Start

Benefits

Hundreds of Contacts Unpublished job openings (i.e. companies conduct

confidential job searches)

Experts on current job market, companies & trends

Market your experience (i.e. “Star Talent”) Interviewing & Negotiation (i.e. resume & interview tips;

knowledge of company and hiring managers)

Others are conducting a job search for you!!!

Options

Contract/ Temporary

Temporary-to-Hire

Direct Placement

Contract/ Temporary

Income while searching Test-drive a potential employer Test-drive a new career Networking Maintain/ develop skills Build resume/ experience “Paid Interview”

Temporary-to-Hire

Opportunity to test drive both company and position

“Foot in the door” “Paid Interview”

Direct Placement

Immediately become an employee

How to Start

Choose a staffing company that fits your objectives

Differentiate between “good” and “bad” companies

Choose a Staffing Agency that Fits Your Objectives Ask questions

Research their processes

Know the types of positions they staff

Inquire about their clients

Ask Questions

Where located? Coverage area- local, regional, or national? How long has company been in business? What services do you offer? How can you help me? How do you recruit for candidates? How do you communicate with your employees? What is my part? What are your employment requirements? Do you offer benefits? How do you market your candidates? Do you do skills testing? Do you conduct site visits with your new clients?

Research Their Processes

Getting set-up with the company Recruitment/ Interview Process Feedback Process Pre-Employment Screening Process

Know the Types of Positions They Staff Areas of Specialization Level of positions Visit website for current job openings

Inquire About Their Clients

Who are their major clients Where are their clients located Number of clients

Differentiating Between “Good” & Bad Staffing Agencies Warning Signs

Fee required to join Required to sign contract committing to a specific duration or

completion of an assignment Fee for not completing an assignment Do not conduct site visits at new clients’ facilities Send employees to unsafe jobs or sanitary work environments Do not conduct pre-employment screenings Do not provide follow-up Disregard for your areas of interest, job-level, compensation

requirements Do not adhere to federal and state employment laws

Staffing Agency Myths Dispelled

Myth #1: “Staffing agencies don’t offer real jobs.”

Reality: The jobs available through staffing agencies are real jobs at companies like: Amazon, Continental Airlines, Microsoft, Sony, Visa, STERIS Corporation, BenVenue Laboratories, & Avery Dennison.

“Five Misleading Myths About Getting a Job Through a Staffing Company” by Cheryl Ferguson


Myth #2: “The jobs available through staffing agencies are low paying jobs.”

Reality: Candidates are placed on assignments/positions that match their experience. The pay for these positions is dependent upon the level of experience and education required, the required skill set, and the job responsibilities. In most cases, temporary and temp-to-hire employees are paid according to the standard pay structure of the company they are being placed at.


Myth #3: “Staffing agencies only work with entry-level, administrative candidates.”

Reality: Staffing agencies place professional, managerial, and technical candidates. Staffing agencies place positions ranging from light-industrial, admin and entry-level up to executives.


Myth #4: “Staffing agencies offer only short-term assignments.”

Reality: Staffing agencies offer temporary, temp-to-hire and direct opportunities. Temporary positions can last anywhere from 1 day, to multiple weeks, to several months.


Myth #5: “Staffing agencies don’t offer benefits.”

Reality: The benefits offered among staffing agencies include health insurance, 401k, paid vacation time, paid holidays, direct deposit, employee referral programs, employee discounts, etc.

Questions/ CommentsGiannoula Sarris

STERIS On-Site Workforce Manager

Staffing Solutions/ StaffMatrix Division

(P): 440-392-7406

(E): [email protected]