What is an employment agency (recruiter/head hunter) and why do companies pay them for qualified employees?
Employment agencies or executive search firms (sometimes called “head hunters”) do not work for you, they work for companies. Thus, they are only interested in people with very specific skills. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 3% of all job seekers find employment through these agencies. Additionally, because their fee to the company is substantial (normally 20-30% of your first year’s salary) many companies will not even use them. We suggest that you utilize the services these firms provide, but given the small number of placements, dont rely on them as your sole employment vehicle.
