Utilized by both job hunters and employers, these firms will charge a fee to either the employer or you. Most positions listed in these agencies are clerical and administrative. You have access to a variety of available job openings. Very few jobs are entry-level professional openings. You could be charged a placement fee.
Most listings require a significant amount of work experience.
Before you sign on the dotted line on the contract, be sure to find out who will pay the placement fee - you or the company. They have a nationwide network wherein you can inquire about job opportunities in other cities and states. Most jobs listed with these offices are clerical, blue-collar and professional positions requiring experience. These firms can be very helpful in locating middle and top management positions. Also, because most employment counselors working in these firms receive a significant commission on each vacancy filled, they are usually more concerned about your placement than about your job satisfaction.