What are recruitment agencies

What's the advantage of using a recruitment agency? How can I get my CV on the database? How long do I have to wait until I get an interview?

The Role Of Recruitment Agencies - Getting Hired - Stuart Herbertbooks. SimilarRecruitment agencies fill a specific need. Employers need the right people to apply for their jobs, but often they don't have the time to go and find these people . Now with the rise of internet based recruiting, agencies have thousands of candidates on their databases and this has contributed to a . The costs of recruitment in time and effort can seem daunting, which is why so many firms are prepared to employ recruitment agencies. Many unwary contractors, and even some very wary ones, have been caught out by some very devious agency tricks. To be forewarned is to be forearmed . Both clients and candidates are vital to the success of the recruitment agency, and therefore a long-lasting relationship of trust should exist, and be maintained . Cost can be a sticking point, but understanding how recruitment agencies get paid will help employers identify the best staffing firm for their needs and budget.

When you are looking for work you often come across recruitment agencies. How do recruitment agencies work exactly?