(05-29-2009, 05:54 PM)oscura_gotham Wrote:

(05-29-2009, 03:18 PM)melissa Wrote: I went through the entire thread, and wow, didn't think it'd seriously be THIS bad. I know it's bad timing, but I'm actually thinking about quitting my current job, coz I can't stand my employer. I think the economy in Canada is slightly better than that down south in the States for now. so hopefully it won't be so bad by the time I do decide to leave. I'm just waiting out my time for mid-July, so that I'll have been employed for 2 straight years... T___T

What does everybody think about job placement agencies? I've never contacted one before, but I've heard the pros and cons. if I can't find a job, then chances are I'll need to go to an agency for help.

Agencies do help. While you are job searching on your own, they search for you as well so the chances of you finding a job increase. I'd recommend that you start your search while you are still employed and not leave your current job until you find a new one. That way you have something solid when you quit. That's how I did it a couple of years ago.

One thing though, to be honest, agencies have only found me a job once. All the others have been just me doing my search and applying. So I trust me more lol. But yeah the agencies are not a bad thing. Just remember that they need you more than you need them (they do get paid for placing you in a job).

Good luck!

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I'm employed by a temp agency and they do a pretty good job finding me a job, especially since I have some limitations (i.e. I went so school where having a car wasn't necessary, so I never had one and still don't have one). I would recommend consulting them first and if they find a job for you, quit your current job then. I'd stick out your current job for a bit, despite having a crappy boss because in these times, we really can't afford to be picky. Or at least, I can't afford to be picky. ;) *lol*