Advice about recruitment agencies in the event industry
In nearly all instances a recruitment agency acts as an agent for employer. They act on behalf of employers to promote vacancies in exchange for a fee. They do this by advertising the position both on the internet, in off-line publications and their own offices. The contract usually also involves selecting appropriate candidates by interview and then usually passing on a selected short list of candidates to the employer for a final interview.
There are several reasons; some employers simply do not have the time or resources to take on the additional workload that is involved in recruiting. Some high profile employers are so popular they do not want to be flooded with applications so they use recruitment agencies to recruit on their behalf.
Many recruitment agencies specialize in a specific job sector or several related sectors. There are a number of recruitment agencies which specialize in the event industry - event-jobs.net offers candidates access to its database of recruitment agencies
Recruitment agents normally work on commission therefore it is an added incentive for them to work harder for themselves, which will ultimately benefit you - the candidate.
Recruitment agencies will be able to analyse your CV and match your skills to a potential job type which you would be most suitable for.
Recruitment agencies are primarily there to serve their client - your potential future employer. The agency will view your profile through the eyes of the employer and is therefore equally important as the employer. Being professional in all your dealings with a recruitment agency will help you find a job sooner rather than later.
Before contacting an agency you should visit their profile page which is linked to from all that recruitment agencies current positions. You can instantly visit our featured recruitment agency profiles by clicking their logo on the right side of all pages of the website.
make sure you have completed all of your candidate profile in your account area and that you have your most up-to-date CV uploaded along with your photograph, be sure to add information that does justice to you in terms of your abilities and most importantly make sure it relates to the general type of job you are applying for.
Before making an initial contact with an agency prepare what you need to get across so they take you seriously. This should include a summary of your current situation, what sort of job you are looking for and what you can offer.
You should register with several recruitment agencies in order to find the most suitable to your profile and requirements. It is always worth keeping in touch with the agencies, both during the interviewing process as well as once the job has started , let them know that you appreciated their help and keep note of your contacts for future.
To find out more about career opportunities in the event industry visit our guide to event careers or if you prefer to start your event career search right away why not head straight to the latest event job listings
