Top tips to make sure an agency finds you a job, efficiently. Remember to deal with obstacles as they come, tying to turn them to your advantage

1. Choose the right recruitment agency. Always do a bit of research before choosing and ask around for advice.
2. Look for preferred agencies. If you have a particular company you wish to work for in mind, look up their recruitment suppliers. Many companies have a small number of preferred agencies.
3. CV advice. Pass around your CV. A way in which many agencies get a hold on CVs is via some CV distribution channels, mainly websites. They send out summaries to many recruitment agencies and later they can request your full details.
4. Make sure your CV is clear. Many agencies rely heavily on a CV in order to select candidates. Make sure your CV is impeccable, concise, and gives a clear image of your skills and qualifications. Also, when selected, make sure you ask a lot of questions regarding the job and its requirements. You might end up with a job you don't want.
5. Make inquiries about the job. Prepare before you go to the interview and make sure you're up for the right job. Many agencies provide a summary of the job requirements but that may not be enough. So don't be shy to ask questions in order to have the right information.
6. Have confidence in yourself. You should always trust yourself and be firm on your rate. You are a skilled professional and many companies would like to employ you. So always make sure you get what you want. Many companies offer a higher rate for someone they really want.
7. Communication problems. The agencies have trouble with the way some contractors communicate, as they tend to be very straight-forward people, wanting to get the job done quickly and efficiently. At the same time, the contractors are confused by the sales talk agents, creating confusion and some disturbing perceptions.
8. Work Directly. With a large number of Internet resources, you can now find the job you want without using an agency and paying for it.
9. Always communicate. When you find a job make sure you tell the agencies as quickly as possible. This will avoid some awkward situations and cut the number of calls received.