For those who have been laid off, using an employment agency might be the answer.
For those who have been laid off, using an employment agency might be
the answer. I spoke with Dora of Work Source Staffing Services in
Bangor and she gave me lots of great insight for those who are at the
very least looking to bring in some income while looking for their new
career path.
Dora told me that she currently has a handful of candidates for every position that comes her way. I asked her how one might stand out in her hiring process and she gave me the following tips:
- When you go in and meet with her for the first time, go in as if you are having an interview. Dress appropriately, be on time, and be prepared. It’s important for her to know that you are professional so that she can recommend you to the employers that come to her to fill positions. Sell yourself to her as you would at any
interview. - Once registering with her service, it’s important to follow up. If you never follow up, she has no idea if you are still looking for employment or if you found another job. She attaches all e mail correspondence to a candidate’s file so she knows the status of each candidate. Checking in on a weekly basis will remind her that you are still looking.
- Keep your options open. If Dora offers you a temporary part-time position, it could lead to a full time position. She has had many times (some very recently) where a client of Work Source has found their temporary position leading to full time employment with that company. Treat that temporary position like a try-out and you just might get a better role than you imagined!
I think this advice holds true not only for staffing agencies but with
any other company you might be interested in working for. It’s never been more important than now to stand out as a job seeker who is professional, dependable and flexible. Those qualities will help you rise to the top!
