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When you are on the job hunt, choosing a recruitment agency suddenly becomes as critical a decision as choosing the job itself. If you are looking for a job as an accountant, the recruitment agency should be able to give you the best job your qualifications and talents can get, something that you would not have been able to find on your own in that span of time. How do you know if your recruitment agency is worth the time you invest in it? Go by repute. If your colleagues or fellow students swear by a particular recruitment agency, it's probably a safe bet. Location and reach. Preferably, a recruitment office should have branches or personnel in all the places where you want to work. This is equally true if you take "places" to mean "companies" instead of "geographical locations". How does the place look? Unless you are explicitly told that a place looks shabby but gives stellar results, stay away from a place which looks unprofessional. Attentive and efficient staff should be a must-have for any place you select. Availability of the job you want.Jobs in accountancy may be temporary, contractual or permanent, apart from the various roles in the industry. Make sure that the company deals with the type of job you are seeking. Check the small print. Always go over the terms of service of the recruitment agency. What will they do, and what do you have to do in return? Will they help you prepare? Like B-school coaching centres, job recruitment agencies may also help you prepare for job interviews. This includes setting up your resume, rehearsing job interview questions, and so on. Do they know the industry? A good recruitment agency will be able to let you know of the newest openings in your field. This includes news of newly vacant posts, newly created positions and so on. Credentials. Most agencies have their certificates prominently displayed at their offices. Ask to see registration and certification before you pledge your lot with any agency. Go with your gut. With all the pragmatic advice in mind, you may find yourself caught between two choices. In this case, it is best to go with your gut. If you have one name in your mind when you wake up in the morning, that is the one you should be going for. Don't expect the agency to do everything. You are, in the end, the one responsible for yourself. You will have to do a lot of legwork, as well as prepare yourself to face the job interview with elan. Accountancy jobs are demanding as well as rewarding. Once you get a job and keep turning out consistent results, you are set for life - except in the events of economic disasters like the one we just emerged from. So keep your head down and stay focused on the job search. An agency is only one tool to help you find the one you need.
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