Smart Search FAQs

Recruitment agencies are one of the most popular ways of finding employment globally. Every city and town throughout the world will have a recruitment agency or multiple agencies. There are significant benefits, and some disadvantages when using agencies to find employment. Here are some frequently asked questions that may help when considering recruitment agencies, like Smart Search.

Do I Need Work Experience To Find A Job With A Smart Search?

Work experience and qualifications will open up more doors when it comes to job offers from a recruitment agency. Smart Search Consultants will try their best to match up your qualifications and experience to the clients (employers) they use. New Graduates with minimal experience may still find recruitment agencies helpful Smart Search can recommend facilities that can be used to train up employees in basic administration and computer skills.

Why Not Just Apply For Jobs Directly?

There is always the option to apply for jobs directly with employers. However, Smart Search does have a wide number of employers who will only use recruitment agencies to find their employees. Some employers will not advertise using traditional methods but will leave recruitment up to the agencies. Employees through agencies have usually been vetted and employers recognize they are getting a high standard of candidate.

What Is The Smart Search Registration Process?

You will need to register for Smart Search before they can find work for you. The registration process entails submission of your resume to applicant@ssrecruitment.com. After your details will be entered into our database and a Smart Search Recruitment Consultant will contact you thereafter.

Will Smart Search Take A Big Cut From My Salary?

There are no fees levied on any Smart Search placement. Our services for our candidates are free.

Do I Have To Accept Any Job I Am Offered?

You do not need to take a job if Smart Search offers it to you. In most cases it is wise to not accept a job that you know you will be unhappy in. Good recruitment agencies will try to find the best match for their candidates.

Recruitment is sales based and the more employees they have working the better. It is in the agency's interest to find positions for new candidates rather than finding new jobs for those they have already found positions for.

Should I Register With Multiple Agencies?

There is nothing stopping a candidate registering with different recruitment agencies however relying on Smart Search will ensure your career is taken with great care and compassion. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of service to our client and candidates alike.

Why Do Agencies Tell Me The Jobs They Advertise Are No Longer Available?

Recruitment agencies are businesses and they need to attract candidates just as shops need to attract customers. Smart Search will often advertise certain jobs simply to bring in candidates in order to register them on their books. This does not always mean the jobs advertised do not exist; they may simply be the type of jobs they have but do not have available at the moment. It is always better for an agency to have candidates on their books that can fill positions if they do become available.