Who can help you, finding a job.....
The people you meet during your job-hunt all have their own agendas and specific commercial interests. It is vital that you understand them so that you are able to use them to your advantage and not alienate them. They can be divided into three groups:
- The professionals
- Your own network
- The Unprofessionals
It is important to know the difference between the various types of professional firm who purport to help the job-seeker.
Terminology varies but includes:
- Outplacement consultants
- Career consultants/counselors
- Recruitment consultants
- Selection consultants
- Search consultants
- Specialist registers
- Employment agencies