Today’s market has good and bad construction contracting companies. This content is an attempt to make the readers understand what is the difference between the two. Currently, the construction industry lives its golden age; therefore more and more people are trying to be a part of it. To enter the field, candidates opt for recruitment agencies, especially those that cater particularly to the construction sector. Unfortunately, not all employment agencies, like the one my friend contacted, are worth trusting. There are a few reliable construction staffing agencies in the arena, but as stated, a few.
Now it has become really important to spot a bad construction recruitment agency as the number of these fraudulent organizations is increasing at a fast rate. Here are some pointers that, if taken into consideration, can save you from a fake staffing agency.
- The hidden cost
In case the agency asks you to pay for their services, it is better to keep your distance. Employment agencies are paid by construction companies. Thus, construction companies hire employment agencies for their services; therefore, employers are responsible for paying their charges, not you.
- The partially informed consultant
Consultants are among the best people to tell you about the job and company profile. So if your consultant doesn’t know the company profile well or doesn’t explain the job description, there’s no point in connecting with them. They are paid to give you complete information, and if they are not well versed in it, better not trust them.
- encourage false claims
There are many agencies that say, ‘it’s completely fine to put a few false statements here and there on your resume and interview.’ Trust me, it really isn’t right; rather, it is unethical. Being liberal with the truth simply means lying. The staffing company that encourages you is pandering to itself and to you in an unethical act. Beware.
- Overconfidence
You must have heard the saying that overdosing on anything and everything is bad, and the confidence level is no different. An honest consultant will be confident and not willing to give up. He won’t promise that his connections will help you get the job, but he will tell you that only your skills can help you. Certainly no one except the company itself can secure the job for you.
- Too many questions? too
Is the consultant more interested in collecting all your information than telling you about the job profile? An overview of your personal and professional history is more than enough for a recruitment agency. If they keep digging, you should know where to stop.
Last note: not all are the same, not all are bad
As mentioned above, there are reliable construction staffing agencies out there, so don’t give up hope. Just keep your eyes and ears open while dealing with one.
