CANDIDATES

ADVICE ON RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WHAT ADVANTAGES CAN A RECRUITMENT AGENCY OFFER?

A recruitment agency can be a vital ally to help you find your next job, whether you are seeking permanent, contract or temporary employment. A recruitment agency has direct access to employers and a broad selection of job opportunities. This often includes roles which are not advertised elsewhere. A recruitment agency also has insights and information about sector and job markets and knowledge of new projects and trends.

In addition to offering jobs,  a recruitment agency like Odyssey Recruitment can provide the following services:


JOB MARKET AND SECTOR INFORMATION

Advice on specific industry sectors or skill set knowledge and trends in different geographical markets. Information about requirements for jobs and professional registration.
READ ABOUT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

CV PRESENTATION

Tips and advice for drafting CV, covering letter and application forms.
READ ABOUT CV PRESENTATION

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Information on interview styles, practice questions and preparation.
READ ABOUT INTERVIEW PREPARATION

JOB OFFER NEGOTIATION

Advice on the negotiation of the terms of job offers: salaries, benefits and incentive schemes

SALARY BENCHMARKING

Comparison and benchmarking of remuneration packages.

CANDIDATE CONDUCT WHILST WORKING WITH RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

When working with Odyssey (or any recruitment agency) it is important to maximise your consultant’s expertise and build a healthy working relationship. To do this we recommend that you observe the following:

  • Professional Conduct: Treat the recruitment agency as if it is a potential employer.

    This will ensure that the recruitment consultant receives a favourable impression of you as a professional, reliable candidate and a great representation of the agency. It will also give you good practice before meeting with a potential employer.

  • Communication is key: Provide full contact details

    Ensure that you are readily contactable should your recruitment consultant need to alert you to new jobs or schedule interviews at short notice.  Provide full contact details including your home address, landline and mobile number, email address and any frequently used social media links. 


    Make sure that you also have your recruitment consultant's contact details so that you can brief your consultant about any change in circumstances.


  • Job Search: Manage your expectations

    Understand the prevailing market conditions for your skills and manage your expectations about the availability of jobs and prevailing remuneration offered by employers. 

  • Your CV: Current and well presented

    Provide a current CV, targeted to the job for which you are applying. Ensure that it contains details of your qualifications, propfessional registration and a full employment history. Explain any gaps in employment longer than 4 weeks.  Include achievements and information to help you stand out.


    Format your CV professionally avoiding coloured fonts, photographs and tables.

  • Job Interviews : Thorough preparation

    Prepare for job interviews by taking the following actions: 

    1. research the location of the job and the employer 
    2. prepare your technology for zoom and other virtual interviews
    3. prepare your responses to standard interview questions
    4. prepare 3-4 questions for the interview panel.

  • Job Offers: Realistic Negotiations

    Define your goals and red lines and aim to achieve a good outcome for all stakeholders. Be realistic with your expectations of what can achieved.

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