Being recruited by staffing agencies

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The past month I have received three calls from staffing companies looking to see if I know anyone that would be interested in a job they have. I've never received these before, but one position is about 20k more than I make. The guy asked to leave his number in case I think of someone.

Is this a pretty common thing? I'm an admin, and my LinkedIn profile just says the places I have worked, nothing more. I have great job security, but more money is always welcome. They always call my office too. I can't get more info at work, and I know they are just trying to make their money. Do you ever take these serious??

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I really don't know about this for admin jobs, but it can't hurt to submit your resume if you google and know the staffing agency is legit. I was contacted by a legal recruiter for the first time a couple of weeks ago and felt so important to receive an unsolicited request to consider a job, lol. I did submit my resume and have an interview scheduled. The pay is so high that I feel I should at least talk to them.

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Oct 31, 2012 10:48:01 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

I really don't know about this for admin jobs, but it can't hurt to submit your resume if you google and know the staffing agency is legit. I was contacted by a legal recruiter for the first time a couple of weeks ago and felt so important to receive an unsolicited request to consider a job, lol. I did submit my resume and have an interview scheduled. The pay is so high that I feel I should at least talk to them.

I guess it couldn't hurt to call back and get more info. I am just finally getting rid of the assistant title this year and I don't want to start over. However, 20k more did peak my interest.

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Yes, take it seriously. I work in recruiting and we occasionally work with staffing agencies to find candidates. I would check out the company and see if it's worth pursuing. You never know.

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Oct 31, 2012 11:08:02 GMT -5 @peggyolson said:

If they're a legitimate staffing agency, yes I would take them seriously. I've found my last two jobs through staffing agencies. My current company also uses them for staffing needs.

They are a legitimate agency. Do they give out the name of the company they are hiring for or is that not allowed? I'm just surprised he said the compensation amount after I said I wasn't interested. I guess I'll call back to get more info.

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This is how I got my new job. Look into the agency, make sure they're reputable, and at least have an informational meeting.

Frequently, they do not divulge the name of their client until you agree to an interview. In my experience, they describe the client in detail and then you agree. Remember, just because you interview for a job doesn't mean you have to accept.