Opportunities in Recruitment?
Discussion
Hi people,
I'm going to keep things simple to save wasting your time.
In brief, I am 20 years old and I live in the South of England (Dorset). I have been working in London for the past year and due to my current industry, I have learnt to become hard working, disciplined and feel I have mastered the fine art of dealing with all different types of people albeit dealing with individuals sweating arrogance, people who are intellectually challenged or just a touch over flamboyant! Like most people, I am very money orientated and aim to do as well in life as I possibly can.
Academically, I wouldn't say I stood out from the crowd but I still managed to achieve 6 GCSE's (C and above) and 2 A-Levels in SPORT and MEDIA.
Moving on ... I am very well presented, confident and due to me not only enjoying dealing with people, I also feel because of this, I am quite established in that department and think that recruitment might give me the opportunity to use my skills positively.
All in all ... I am have a few questions in which I would appreciate some input. The main reason is because I am relatively naive and I know very little about the industry so I apologise if any questions are silly!
What would be the best way to approach potential agencies with regards to employment opportunities?
How does a recruitment agency actually operate? Eg. Divisions? What process takes place for placing job seekers into employment?
Many thanks and I will be extremely appreciative of any input with or without relevance to the questions offered! (As long as recruitment is the topic of course!)
90 B
I'm going to keep things simple to save wasting your time.
In brief, I am 20 years old and I live in the South of England (Dorset). I have been working in London for the past year and due to my current industry, I have learnt to become hard working, disciplined and feel I have mastered the fine art of dealing with all different types of people albeit dealing with individuals sweating arrogance, people who are intellectually challenged or just a touch over flamboyant! Like most people, I am very money orientated and aim to do as well in life as I possibly can.
Academically, I wouldn't say I stood out from the crowd but I still managed to achieve 6 GCSE's (C and above) and 2 A-Levels in SPORT and MEDIA.
Moving on ... I am very well presented, confident and due to me not only enjoying dealing with people, I also feel because of this, I am quite established in that department and think that recruitment might give me the opportunity to use my skills positively.
All in all ... I am have a few questions in which I would appreciate some input. The main reason is because I am relatively naive and I know very little about the industry so I apologise if any questions are silly!
What would be the best way to approach potential agencies with regards to employment opportunities?
How does a recruitment agency actually operate? Eg. Divisions? What process takes place for placing job seekers into employment?
Many thanks and I will be extremely appreciative of any input with or without relevance to the questions offered! (As long as recruitment is the topic of course!)
90 B
Thanks for the replies everyone.
I currently work as a fashion model in London which sounds very exciting. But it's not ... Lol. Although different, it really isn't for me. I am certainly more of a corporate man.
I am going to compose a generic letter this afternoon and send it around. I will attempt to sell my self in a non-cocky but confident way.
I just hope there is some kind of employment in my area as this is something I generally feel I would succeed at.
Thanks for all the responses.
I currently work as a fashion model in London which sounds very exciting. But it's not ... Lol. Although different, it really isn't for me. I am certainly more of a corporate man.
I am going to compose a generic letter this afternoon and send it around. I will attempt to sell my self in a non-cocky but confident way.
I just hope there is some kind of employment in my area as this is something I generally feel I would succeed at.
Thanks for all the responses.
okgo said:
Why not work for a model agency?
Sorry Okgo, i should of explained myself.I am signed to a modelling agency. A modelling agency will never employ a model. You work together. They find you work and send you to castings and then deduct 20% from the final payment. So if the industry goes quiete, then the agency suffers as well as you.
It's a bit like a graphic designer only using free-lance designers. It's a cop out and the willingness not to risk employing someone. More than likely because of the stupid legislation in this country with all the employee rights and 3 formal warning scenario. The job itself is not my thing. I see the appeal but it isn't me.
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