Has anyone used a recruitment agency to get a job before moving to NZ? What do they do exactly and how do they improve your chances of getting a job?
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Has anyone used a recruitment agency to get a job before moving to NZ? What do they do exactly and how do they improve your chances of getting a job?
Yea we used one for a medical job and have nothing but praise. They have arranged one set of references and these full references are supplied with the application. They arranged interviews and support for each and mock interviews etc.
Plenty of support throughout and after any offers with negotiations in relocation etc. All at no cost to us but the employer of a single fee. I understand this isn't always the case.
They are on the ground, fit your CV to a job. They aren't going to put their name and reputation on the line. It's a small place and a persons word carries a lot.
I understand it will depend on the career and specialism. And the reputation of the agency.
Hi Ukton
May I know any details about your recruitment agency as I am relocating to NZ soon and I am in medical field as well.
Appreciate your reply..
Thanks for your reply! It's great to hear you had a good experience with them. Which agency did you use? Did you have to pay them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Uktonz
I've PM'd you
Curious to know too. What part of the medical field are you in? I am in medical imaging and am thinking about moving with my family there. Any information that you could pass along would be appreciated. Good luck. BryceQuote:
Originally Posted by Balsam
Got 2 calls from some recruitment agency in Wellington asking for 'professional service fees' to arrange for interviews. Said absolutely no. Just FYI, to be aware.
Hi Uktonz, can you send me the contact details of the agency too? Been here in AKL for 4mos almost and getting very little hits. Thanks!
Please can you PM me as well. Need these details for finding a job for spouse who is overseas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uktonz
would love that info if you could PM it to me. Thanks a lot!
Hi there, I would also like to know the name of this recruitment agencyQuote:
Originally Posted by Uktonz
can you send me the name of recruitment agency pls?
To be clear with everyone here. Recruitment agencies do not 'get you a job' they find their clients (the people who actually pay them) candidates. Aimlessly applying for roles with recruiters can do more harm than good. Ensure you are also running your own job search and contacting employers! Thanks
can you please explain in detail about "
Aimlessly applying for roles with recruiters can do more harm than good. " ?
thank you
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QUOTE=VanessaGardner;539811]To be clear with everyone here. Recruitment agencies do not 'get you a job' they find their clients (the people who actually pay them) candidates. Aimlessly applying for roles with recruiters can do more harm than good. Ensure you are also running your own job search and contacting employers! Thanks[/QUOTE]
However, also be aware that applying through an employment agency can count against you as it costs more money to the employer, so if there are other suitable applicants applying directly, they are sometimes given preference. Depends of course on the field, but certainly in healthcare it is easy enough to find jobs on the DHB websites and apply directly yourself - I would not bother with an agency.