Now that you know what a staffing agency is and how it works, here are some amazing reasons why you should work for one.

As mentioned in our previous post, The Staffing Agency Breakdown, when you are placed through an agency, unless the placement company hires you on, you are an employee of the staffing agency. So, when we share these few reasons to work for a staffing agency, we don’t mean exclusively for the agency, just when you use their services and are placed with a client/job.

There are plenty of reasons why you should work for a staffing agency. We didn’t want to take up all your time, so we compiled our list to just four, very convincing ones.

The Beauty of Temporary Work

Though it may seem like the opposite, working temporarily can be used to your advantage! With temporary work, you only work for an allotted amount of time. That time depends on the client and the assignment/project you may be working on. Temporary work could range anywhere from a couple of days to a year, but usually not beyond that.

Working temporarily means you’re not tied to one company or job, allowing you time and opportunities to build skills and discover what you really want to do. Temporary work is also great if you’re in-between jobs but not looking to lose out on a paycheck.

If living a flexible lifestyle is what you want, then temporary work is what you need. Many people choose to work temporarily so they can have time to do the things they love such as traveling, picking up new hobbies, spending time with family, etc. When they want to take some time off from working, they can. When they want to work for the next few months or so, they can do that too.

The great part for many about temporary work is that a lot of times (but not all the time), these temporary jobs can lead to permanent roles. With all that in mind, considering a temporary role should be high on your list.

Recruiter Expertise – Your Upper Hand

Great recruiters are very knowledgeable about what they do. They work with many different clients and have an extensive network of connections. When you work with a recruiter, they can find positions and get you connected with people you otherwise may not have discovered. In fact, some positions are only accessible through a recruiter. With their expertise and connections, they’ll have a much faster and easier time placing you with the right job than you would on your own.

For those looking for permanent positions, recruiters will be your best friend! Recruiters can negotiate your salary for you if you’re uncomfortable doing it yourself. And in the event you’re offered a position but don’t want to accept, they can decline it for you as well.

Recruiters are truly there for you every step of the way. When you apply for a job directly with a company, if your resume doesn’t catch the hiring manager’s attention, it’s either ignored or discarded. Recruiters, on the other hand, will keep you in mind. If you’re just working on a temporary assignment and a project is over, you can reach out to the agency to be placed again. If you’re looking for a more permanent role and a great opportunity comes along, they’ll reach out to you.

Recruiters work hard to not only fill positions for clients but fill them with highly qualified candidates. If they know you’re a good match, they do everything in their power to make sure that you and the client are both satisfied.

Easy Process

One of, if not the best, things about working for a staffing agency is how incredibly easy it is. From deciding what you want to do to getting your first paycheck, the process is incredibly and unbelievably simple. Searching for a job on your own can be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. According to Tony Beshara, owner, and president of Babich & Assoc,

"Psychologists tell us that next to the death of a spouse, death of a child, and death of a parent, the fourth most emotional experience we have, coupled with divorce, is searching for a job. It is emotionally stressful."

Job hunting, especially if you’re currently employed, can take away time, money, and other valuable resources. From countless hours of searching and applying to more rejection emails and silence than you know what to do with, it can be brutal.

When you work for or with a staffing agency, your recruiter does all the heavy lifting. They get to know you and your background and find you an opportunity based upon that. They set you up with interviews, give you feedback, and communicate with the client on your behalf. All you need to do is be honest, communicate, and show up – whether that be in person or virtually.

Working with a staffing agency takes away the stress and worry of finding a new job and allows you to focus on the one thing that matters – being the best you can be.

Judgment Free

One of the amazing benefits of working with a staffing agency is that it is a judgment-free zone – the Planet Fitness of corporate America if you will. Recruiters don’t care about where you come from, what you look like, what car you drive, etc., - unfortunately, things that some unethical hiring managers do. Recruiters are there to make their clients and candidates happy – that means filling their positions and making sure you’re in one of them.

These were only four, but trust and believe there are so many more benefits to working for a staffing agency. If you don’t believe us, try it out for yourself.

Get in touch with a staffing agency near you and discover all these wonderful things and more today!

Check back here next week to learn about the different types of employment and which one might be the best fit for you!