As you conduct your job search you will find that some employers hire third-party organizations to assist them in identifying and hiring college students. An employer can hire a third-party organization to do on-campus recruiting, represent the company at a job fair, screen job candidates who apply through an Internet Web site, or other hiring activities. Embry-Riddle's Career Services office recommends that you be aware of issues that are pertinent to working with third party recruiters.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines third-party recruiters as "agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment opportunities other than for their own needs." They may be referred to as head hunters, executive search firms, or staffing/sourcing agencies, among other terms. The most common types of third-party recruiters include:
Employment agencies list positions for a number of organizations and receive payment when a referred candidate is hired. The fee for listing a position is paid either by the firm listing the opening or by the candidate who is hired. If the job listing does not include the phrase "fee paid," be sure to ask who pays the fee before signing any papers.
A search firm contracts with employers to find and screen qualified persons to fill specific positions. The employer pays the fee.
A resume referral firm collects information on job seekers and forwards it to prospective employers. You must give the firm written permission to pass your resume to employers. Your permission should include a statement that expressly states to whom and for what purpose the information can be used.
Third party recruiters can provide viable job opportunities, however they are not the only resource to consider. The Career Services Office does not endorse any specific third party recruiters and we encourage you to contact the recruiter to ask questions before submitting your resume for consideration.
Third-Party Recruiters:
