Staffing Solution providers nationwide employ an average of nearly 3 million workers each day, providing companies with unrivaled workforce flexibility and giving human resource professionals rapid access to talent. Staffing firms also offer competitive wages and benefits to attract outstanding people, and the firms provide free training to millions of temporary, contract employees & permanent employees.
In todays dynamic and extremely competitive business climate, finding the right job & employer is a key for it, not about just finding another job but BUILDING YOUR CAREER. How do candidates stand to gain by working with a staffing firm? 80% of staffing companies do not market candidates, instead focus on client requirements since that is the primary source of revenue for them. However, a staffing firm is as critical for candidates as it is for the employers to find the right talent. For starters, you can benefit from the staffing firms client network in finding you a job with some of the leading employers in a domain that completely fits your profile. Of course, the list does not end here and there are other advantages of selecting the right staffing solution for your self.
Domain Specialization & Technology Niche A staffing firm that specializes in certain domains and technology areas will often be preferred by leading employers who work in those areas. Prefer the masters of some to the jack of alls.
Client Network With only 5-10% of annual jobs nationwide published through conventional job advertising channels, the best of jobs are usually found and reached through personal network. In the absence of a huge personal network, a well connected staffing company is the right platform needed for young aspiring candidates. A staffing company can be the difference between working at an IBM or Google or Yahoo like organization versus getting lesser exciting opportunities.
Job Type Expertise Look for a solution that can support the kind of job you are looking for Full Time, Temp or Temp-to-Hire. Not all staffing firms support all types which is more a specific revenue model decision than the need to have any kind of specialization.
Candidate Evaluation Process A detailed industry standard & well defined candidate evaluation process not only helps the employers/clients but also the candidates in going through a mock evaluation that almost mirrors what can be expected during the client evaluation rounds. A strong technology panel within the staffing firm can help candidates grow and supported by a detailed evaluation feedback can go a long way.
Benefits & Compensation (Temp & Contractual Positions) For permanent positions this may not have a significant impact but for temp & contractual positions the staffing firms become the source employer for the candidates. The list of benefits & total compensation offered to the candidates could be a deciding factor.
Company Leadership Its important to know the brains behind the set up - for certain industries like IT having technologists & IT experienced founders can help find better processes and more suitable & appropriate job offers.
Candidate Promotion & Marketing Some staffing companies not only focus on client requirements but also specialize in marketing their candidate base to get the best jobs. This gives you an edge in reaching out to requirements that may not be available or visible through the common job posting or advertising channels will increase the number of viable options and career opportunities for you.
Transparency & Openness A staffing company with an open culture and transparent processes can bridge the gap between the candidates and the recruiter. Especially for temp & contractual jobs where the candidates work on an hourly rate, an open set up helps candidates feel more secure and confident about its employer.
Training & Career Guidance Especially for young aspiring candidates and college grads, an experienced career manager is an ideal support system for mentoring and drawing the candidates roadmap. With elaborate training supported by guidance within and across different domains, candidates can grow not just vertically but also horizontally in their skill sets and core areas.
Other Services Look out for other miscellaneous services - all of these should come for free. The list can be endless but certain offerings that will bring value are resume writing & creation personal guidance, online training material & case studies with evaluation & feedback at the end, a blogging platform to market yourself and expose your knowledge in front of the hiring managers, a competitive candidate roster to build your network, etc.
There Is No Substitute for a Good Mentor
Remember, the single most important element in your relationship with a staffing firm is the quality of employers & opportunities you get and the support provided by the staffing firm. Reliance on a reputable and capable staffing company can be an invaluable management tool for any individual - and all of this for free.IdeaReboot is constantly making a conscious effort to be a candidates career platform with the right support system as much as the most suitable talent source for its clients.