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Job Searching? Here's How
Where to Search for that Job?
Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment Agencies are yet
another job search option. Commercial recruitment
agencies are not to be confused with internet
recruitment. There are a number of specialist
recruitment agencies dedicated to the engineering
community. However, it is worth bearing in mind that
most recruitment agencies are interested in people
who have already acquired relevant skills and
experience.
Some useful advice:
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If you are approached by a
recruitment agency or headhunter, be prepared
for a telephone interview and some searching
questions!! If necessary, you can try and stall
them by arranging a specific time for the
telephone interview. This will give you some
valuable time to prepare
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The Recruitment &
Employment Confederation (REC) was formed in
2000 from a merger between the Federation of
Recruitment and Employment Services (FRES) and
the Institute of Employment Consultants (IEC)
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The Recruitment & Employment Confederation
represents the recruitment industry. It is a
body that is made of both individual
(recruitment consultants/managers) and corporate
members (recruitment consultancies/employment
agencies)
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All REC members must
adhere to a set code of practice, which aims to
provide you with a high standard service. Here
are some best practice guidelines:
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Enquire if your
recruitment consultant is a REC member.
Always check out your recruitment
consultant's policy on submitting your CV or
details to prospective employers
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Remember you do have a
choice in how your details or CV will be
presented to potential employers/client
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Always request a copy
of the CV that the recruitment consultant is
planning to forward to clients. Check if it
is standard procedure for you to be
contacted before your CV is put forward?
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Multiple submissions
to employers do not multiply your chances of
success. They often only serve to confuse
employers. To avoid multiple submissions by
different consultancies, a good rule of
thumb is to only allow the consultancy that
contacts you first about a vacancy to act on
your behalf
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It is important that
you maintain close contact with your
recruitment consultant to avoid missing out
on opportunities
Jobseekers can request a list
of REC corporate members in their specialist area
for a fee of £3.75.
For further details on the
Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
Tel: 020 7462 3260
E-mail:
info@rec.uk.com
Website:
www.rec.uk.com
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