Yes, An Experienced Staffing Agency Makes a Difference In a Job Search

Defining factors

• Results

  The number one thing to look for in an experienced staffing agency is their results. Look at reviews to understand what both job seekers and employers are saying about the agency. Are they effective? What’s their job placement rate? What are the awards and credentials the staffing agency has that highlight their effectiveness and industry proficiency? Look for experience, but trust results; this will ultimately confirm the validity of the firm’s experience.

• Industry knowledge and insight

  There are many industry requirements, regulations, and procedures that go into both federal and private employment. An experienced staffing agency will successfully demonstrate that they are knowledgeable of all these factors and have the acumen to successfully select and present the best candidate for the individual position. The agency should also be able to guide you through essential job hurdles like creating a federal resume to help you stand out as a candidate.

• Certifications and awards

  Federal certifications and awards are very important in the recruiting world. Not just any staffing agency can supply talent to federal agencies. Staffing firms like Ross Professional Services LLC have achieved multiple certifications that establish our firm as an accredited supplier of the talent needed for federal work. The reason for this involves specialized requirements surrounding clearance and qualifications. Awards are also a strong indication of how the staffing agencies are viewed by other professional organizations and will indicate their rate of success.

• Strong placements and retention

  A qualified, experienced staffing agency will have a proven history of strong job placements with long-lasting employee retention. This demonstrates both the firm’s effectiveness at sourcing jobs and matching candidates with companies, agencies, and positions that align with their interests and qualifications. If you encounter testimonials that mention poor candidate placements or high turnover, this may indicate that the agency isn’t proficient at staffing for the job you want.

• Proven hiring processes and systems

  You owe it to yourself to partner with a staffing firm that will work with you to find the right job and employer. An experienced staffing company will be proactive, maintaining clear, transparent communications with you and the employer in a professional, timely manner. Their onboarding, interviews, scheduling, and other hiring processes and systems should be efficient and easy to follow. Remember, this is part of the job placement process, so if this is handled unprofessionally, it could hurt your chances for getting hired.

• Long-term client relationships

  A major indication of an experienced staffing agency will be the amount of retained clients they have. This is especially important for federal staffing agencies because federal and state governments are particularly selective of both who they hire and who they partner with. When looking for a staffing agency to work with, look at their clients and how long the agency’s history goes back with them. For example, Ross Professional Services LLC has multiple long-term contracts and relations with several key agencies in DC, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the Navy, and many more. The amount of long-term employers a staffing agency works with gives you, the job seeker, a wider range of job placement opportunities than you’d have alone.