7 Myths About Staffing Agencies

So often staffing agencies get a bum rap from the media and even from some who have used an agency to find suitable work at one time or another. Many will agree that there is a certain stigma that’s associated with staffing agencies. Today I want to put those falsehoods to rest. Staffing agencies use advance technology to screen applicants and also do a comprehensive background check before they send out workers on job assignments. Employment agencies don’t want to put their company at risk by sending out unqualified workers and/or someone who has a current criminal background. Employers depend upon employment agencies to fill job vacancies within their company with top talent. In fact, this is a good way for aspirants to get their foot into the door of a reputable company.

Myth 1
Agencies don’t offer benefits- Nowadays employment agencies offer health and dental benefits to its workers who want them. Staffing agencies also offer paid sick and vacation time for workers who work for the agency for a specific time period.

Myth 2
Agencies offer low pay- this is so far from the truth. Most agencies offer competitive salary as commensurate with the applicant’s skills and experience.

Myth 3
Employment agencies only offer short-term work assignments- most staffing agencies do offer long-term assignments based upon the companies need. It’s possible that a job assignment can last 6 months to a year and beyond. When you register with your agency, you can specify that you want long-term assignments.

Myth 4
Agencies only offer temporary job assignments- not only do staffing companies hire for temporary positions…they advertise for permanent positions for companies seeking to hire such.

Myth 5
Employers frown upon temp jobs listed as work history on your resume- some say temp position(s) look bad on a resume. Not true! In fact, many employers are impressed with the fact that you were working consistently to prevent work history gaps on your resume.

Myth 6
Skill deficit worries- some are concerned they won’t be able to utilize their skills- truthfully, depending upon the assignment, not only will you utilize your current job skills, you will possibly acquire news skills to add to your credentials.

Myth 7
Employers don’t like to hire via an employment agency- some of the best talent found in companies today is a result of a staffing agency. In addition, many employees temp to perm with companies at some point during a job assignment.