Guide to Staffing Firms - SharePoint

1 A Guide to Staffing Firms What is a Staffing firm ? Staffing Firms are agencies that serve as external hiring departments for employers. They may also be known as recruiting agencies or third party agencies. Some Firms specialize in specific industries, including finance, healthcare, technical, and creative fields, while other Firms work with employers across a large variety of industries. Each firm operates differently, but they typically begin by screening each candidate with interviews and testing of relevant skills prior to referring a candidate to a hiring manager.

2 Why use a Staffing firm ? Working with the right Staffing firm or recruiter can be a useful supplemental resource during the job search process. While there is no guarantee of placement, Firms with a strong network can connect candidates with reputable organizations offering both temporary and permanent opportunities. Many Staffing Firms also offer professional development services for their candidates, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and technical skills assessments. What types of opportunities are offered by Staffing Firms ? Some Firms are generalists and offer opportunities in a variety of industries, while others specialize in industries such as creative, technical, finance, or law.

3 Positions range from entry-level to executive, and may be permanent or temporary. Permanent (long term) positions may be Temporary-to-Hire, where an employer may opt to hire you after a specified period of time in the position, or Direct-to-Hire, where the employer hires you upon placement. Temporary positions or contract positions range in length, and can be a good way to gain professional experience and network during a job search or during a gap period. Considerations when working with a Staffing firm : The Staffing firm s client is the hiring manager; it is their objective to fill a position by connecting the hiring manager with qualified candidates.

4 Be wary of Firms that ask you to pay for their services; fees are typically paid by the employer. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a firm , consult a Career Advancement advisor. Be clear about what types of opportunities you are seeking when working with a recruiter. Ask your recruiter to notify you before your resume will be shared with an employer so that you are prepared when contacted about positions and have the opportunity to decline positions that do not interest you or that are you have already applied to. Ida Noyes Hall | 1212 E.

5 59th Street | Chicago, IL 60637 | | While Career Advancement does not endorse any particular Staffing firm , below is a list of several Chicago-area Firms for your consideration: GENERAL Adecco Employment Services: Advanced Resources: Aerotek: Ajilon Professional Staffing : Battalia Winston International: Black Letter Discovery: Brill Street: Express Personnel Services: Heidrick and Struggles: Hudson Recruitment & Staffing : Kelly Services Inc.: Kforce Inc.: Lakeshore: Lucas Group: Manpower: Omni One: Randstad: Robert Half International Inc.

6 : Smart Resources Inc.: Snelling Personnel Services: Spherion Staffing : The Chicago Hire Company: The Lasalle Network: Venerable Partners: EXECUTIVE Coffou & Partners: Hanold Associates: Heidrick & Struggles: Korn/Ferry International: RHI Executive Search: Ida Noyes Hall | 1212 E. 59th Street | Chicago, IL 60637 | | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING 10k Financial Recruiters, Inc: Accountable Search: Accountemps: Brokerage Consultants, Inc: CFS Creative Financial Staffing : Chicago Financial Search: Clear Focus Financial Search: Garelli Wong: Jackson Wabash: RemX Financial Staffing : Smart Resources Staffing : Torrey & Gray: HEALTHCARE, SCIENCES, AND INSURANCE Chicago Medical Recruiters: Godfrey Personnel, Inc: HCI Corp.

7 : inVentiv Health Clinical: On Assignment: Randstad Pharma: Supplemental Health Care: TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING AMS Staffing Solutions: Digital Staffing : Camden Vale: Electronic Search, Inc.: Gaines International: Kappa Search Inc.: InfoTech Resources: Johnson Service Group: LMB Associates: Next Step Systems: Premium Staffing , Inc: Red Circle: Roy Talman & Associates: Ida Noyes Hall | 1212 E. 59th Street | Chicago, IL 60637 | | LEGAL Astor Professional Search: Black Letter Discovery: Chicago Legal Search, Ltd.

8 : Evers Legal Search: Gunther Group LLC: Law Resources: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search: MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CREATIVE AD+One: Coffou & Partners: Creative Circle: Creative Talent Source: Food Team, Inc: Gaines International: Lynn Hazan & Associates: Media Staffing Network: Melinda Holm and Associates: Paladin Recruiting and Staffing : The Creative Group: Ida Noyes Hall | 1212 E. 59th Street | Chicago, IL 60637 | |