How recruitment agencies really work
- Agencies are usually paid a fee by the employer when they place a candidate.
- They focus on the vacancies they've been given, so they may not contact you unless you match one.
- Good agency recruiters are worth knowing, especially in specialist fields — keep your profile with two or three of them.
- A genuine agency never charges you a fee to find you a job. Be wary of anyone who asks.
What a job-seeker-side service does differently
With Managed Applications, a specialist runs your search for 30 days: they source roles across the market that match your goals, tailor your application for each one, and prepare you to convert the interviews. You approve every application before it's sent.
Prefer to do it yourself?
Everything the specialists use is available free: Jobs Copilot to find roles you fit, Tailor CV and Application Pack to write each application, and mock interviews to prepare.