If you are in the process of looking for work, then you may have considered using a recruitment agency to assist you.

Recruitment agencies offer a number of different services to help you find a job that suits your circumstances and skill set. If you have never used one before then it may be worth spending a little bit of time researching a few local companies to find out what kind of reviews and success they have.

Many agencies will not charge you to sign up with them but will take a percentage of your wage to cover their costs. Other agencies charge the employer rather than the employee for their service. Remember to always find out this information up front and carefully read through any contract or terms and conditions they require you to sign before going ahead and registering with them. Do not feel pressured in to signing up with them there and then, you have every right to ask to have a think about it and take the documentation home with you to read through properly.