Northwest Staffing Blog

Finding a  job through an employment agency can offer a variety of benefits, from flexibility to free training. However, if you’ve never worked for an employment agency before, you may be feeling a little perplexed about the process.

Not to worry.

Northwest Staffing has put together a list of questions you should ask to ensure an employment agency – and the  jobs they’re offering – are right for you.

General Questions About the Employment Agency

• How much experience do you have?

• What kinds of companies do you work with?

• What kinds of  jobs do you fill?

• Do I have to pay to use your service? (If the answer is yes, then run – not walk – in the opposite direction. No reputable employment agency will ask job seekers to pay for temporary job placements.)

Questions About Agency Policy

• Will you notify me when a position I’m suited for becomes available, or should I call in regularly? When’s the best time to call?

• What if I am not interested in a certain position when it is offered; can I turn it down?

• What if I accept a temporary job, but it’s not working out for me? What should I do?

• What happens if I show up to a job, but the company doesn’t need me? Do I still get paid?

• Will I receive any kind of special training? What kind of training? Is it free?

• What’s your policy if a company wants to hire me full-time?

Questions About Pay & Benefits

• How do I keep track of hours worked?

• What’s the approximate pay rate for the kinds of  jobs I’m qualified for?

• When do I get paid?

• What kind of benefits does your employment agency offer to temporary employees?

• Does your employment agency offer any overtime? What’s the pay rate for overtime?

It’s important to get answers to these questions before signing on with any employment agency. The better you understand and communicate with your employment agency, the better the results.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about finding  jobs in or around Seattle, Washington, please feel free to contact Northwest Staffing today.