Are you looking for a shipyard job? If you’ve been looking on your own for a while, you may want to consider working with a specialized staffing agency to help. Recruiters and agencies often get unnecessarily negative reviews, but there are so many misconceptions out that that most people don’t really understand how they work. A recruiter is just another resource to help you find a job. Here are just four ways a staffing agency can help you find a job.
They have opportunities that aren’t public.
Many companies in the marine industry will take their open jobs directly to staffing agencies before advertising in the local market. This means that if you’re willing to work with a specialized recruiter, you may have the first chance on new positions.
They’ll match your skills with the job.
Recruiters are trained to pre-screen employees to make the best possible match between shipyard employers and marine candidates. Success with a new job encompasses more than just skills, you also want to fit the job and the company culture. A good recruiter will take the time to get to know both sides before making a placement.
They can offer temporary work.
There is a lot to be said about working temporary assignments while looking for a full-time role. You can keep your skills fresh and build a good rapport with your recruiter in the meantime. This will prove your reliability and they will be more likely to contact you with full-time opportunities.
They can sell your skills.
Companies who don’t use recruiters find themselves receiving sometimes hundreds of resumes for a single job opening. No shipyard manager has time to review all of them, so good candidates can be lost in the cracks. But a staffing agency takes a different approach. They submit only the top candidates and sell your skills to the manager before setting up an interview or an assignment.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Do you want to find your next shipyard job? Contact the recruiters at Hutco to see what we’re working on today.
