Most jobs in the legal profession these days are advertised through recruitment agencies – very few advertise direct anymore. If you are looking for a new job within the law industry, then you need to be signed up with the best recruitment agencies to maximize your chances of success. But there are so many about – how do you choose the right one? Signing up with an agency takes a lot of time and effort, so you need to be sure that the agency is going to do what you need them to do. It pays to do your homework beforehand.
Here’s how to find the best legal recruitment agencies out there:
How Many Jobs Are They Advertising?
Be very wary of an agency that has very few vacancies advertised on their website or in their shop front. A good agency will be full to bursting with great job opportunities. Choose an agency that offers a wide variety of vacancies as well as all the top paid ones. Whatever your specialism is, make sure that they understand it and that they have plenty of jobs going in that area. Some agencies work in niche markets – this is great if you do too, but if you are looking for more variety then move on.
What’s Their Reputation?
It’s best to go with agencies that have been recommended to you by someone you trust. If this is not possible, then go online and look at relevant forums – what are people saying about them and their services? How long has the agency been running for? One that has only just opened up will have far less experience than one that has been open for years. Ask them what their statistics are – how many candidates go on to secure permanent jobs with them? A good agency will be able to answer these questions easily.
How is Their Customer Service?
You are, in effect, a customer, and they stand to make money out of you. So, how polite are they being to you? Have you got your own contact assigned to you that knows your personal needs or do you deal with a different person every time you drop in or call up? Do they answer their phone calls and emails straight away? Do you have to keep chasing them for news or for answers? Their efficiency will be a very good clue as to their overall competency. If you don’t respect them, then the chances are that potential employers won’t either, and they’ll send their good jobs elsewhere.
How Good is Their Website
A good recruitment agency will always have a quality website that has been purpose-built to serve their clients. You should be able to upload your CV, apply for jobs online and tailor job applications using their resources. It should also be packed full of useful information that you can use for reference – for example articles on conducting the perfect job interview, or how to maximize your chances of getting a job.
Good recruitment agencies are always on the ball, so make sure you choose wisely!
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Today’s guest author, Jenny Wadlow, is a freelance blogger. One of her regular clients, Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment, is a well known a recruitment firm based in Australia. She enjoys long walks on the beach in her spare time.
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