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Agency Work
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Employment agencies handle vacancies in all sorts of areas of work - not just clerical work. Agencies offer temporary or permanent jobs (or both!). Temping can be a good way of finding out what different companies are like without committing yourself - and getting plenty of variety.
Bear in mind the following, however:
- Most agencies are looking for people over 18 with experience.
- You're not likely to find work with training through an agency.
- The employers on their books will want people who can come in and do the job straight away. However, if you're an impressive candidate, some agencies will let you use new software packages and help you with skills such as telephone techniques.
- The employer pays a fee to the agency. If you're looking for work, you should never be asked for money by an agency. The only exceptions to this are agencies which find work for 'performers' such as actors and models.
Look in your Connexions centre for leaflets and lists of local employment agencies. You could also try the Yellow Pages.
Useful links:
A list of employment agencies to get you started
Search for recruitment agencies in your area
