Job Search - Staffing agencies

I suppose it all varies locally, but generally any of the national ones have a good reputation in terms of you will get paid and treated fairly. Just know that whatever you get paid they'll probably bill 180% higher and you won't get any benefits(healthcare, 401k,etc) which sucks.

I'm a little confused here. I thought they just put you together with the opportunity in exchange for a months salary or something. How would benefits play into this?

Any info on NYC agencies?

it's hard to get traction if they don't find you, but the headhunting factories like Glocap or Michael Page generally consider everybody. You can find all the other headhunters by searching this page, but those year in, year out reach out to the same groups on Wall Street and if you are not part of those select few it's hard to have them help you.

Headhunters are retarded and only judge people based on school, GPA, SAT and current position. They don't see past those stats.

Create a linkedin profile and add lots of banking-related keywords to your specialties. They will find you.

The SGs and CPIs will be harder to come by unless someone they know gives you their resume, but eventually they will track you down.

As for futuramo's point about stats, its true but to be fair the headhunters only get paid if they place somebody. They recognize that people with better stats have a better chance of being hired by a PE/HF, so they're just trying to maximize their chances.

anyone?...anyone?

HANDS DOWN. well the one i went out with did use hands.

the girls there are attractive (ranges from 7-9s, not shabby). especially their receptionists. i dated one of the recruiters and one of receptionists. there is a reason why they call them headhunters.

We're about to enter a Great Depression. Don't you want a president who's already dressed for it?

Do a search in the private equity forum, it's been covered pretty extensively.

Cornelius,

I don't know who you worked with, but the recruiters themselves are not 7-9. The receptionists, I will give you, but not the recruiters (unless you like pregos or cougars).

However, Oxbridge is high quality for recruiting and for more of them, gametheory is right.

PowerMonkeyCornelius,

I don't know who you worked with, but the recruiters themselves are not 7-9. The receptionists, I will give you, but not the recruiters (unless you like pregos or cougars).

However, Oxbridge is high quality for recruiting and for more of them, gametheory is right.

We're about to enter a Great Depression. Don't you want a president who's already dressed for it?

"our field" is so vague.

If the headhunter likes you, he or she will work with you. For weeks, and more than likely months. Typically they will send you to a few places and if they see potential they will keep sticking their head out for you. As for specific firms/contacts ... that's something I am sure you will find doing some digging around.

I doubt anybody will give out headhunter names.

Situation is a little unique, don't know to what extent your work experience will be valued if at all. For completely entry-level positions (i.e. positions kids are looking to fill straight out of college), headhunters are almost useless in the states. But still, they're free and if you live near or in a big city, they often hook you up. Best of luck.

thanks for the info. I actually live in NYC. what are some top headhunters/recruiters in the city?

anyone?

headhunters don't really work with entry level candidates.

you might want to check out our recruiter database:

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/page/compensation-and-recruiter-database

Thanks, but there're more than 50 headhunters in the list. Any thoughts on which are the more reputable ones for placements into hedge funds /investment management / asset management firms?

I am into the "fundamental analysis" type of funds, which invest in public equities.

hmm, not sure, but I know a decent # of them are for hedge funds. you could call each one and ask what they specialize in or google them to find out.

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Starting out as a temp is a really tough route to go...I'd suggest going for a permanent position outright even if its middle/back office at a smaller shop.

Do a google search...most staffing agencies don't recruit for entry-level roles...however the majority are willing to consult you on the phone and add you to their databases...

I am in the same position and have benefitted from a relative at a top finance recruiter really going to bat for me and hooking me up with some positions I otherwise wouldn't have been able to interview for...

Oxbridge, the option group, robert half, michael page are places to start

What sort of job are you looking for? There isn't a single HH firm that can help you get an entry level position in S&T. Staffing agencies are usually better for filling BO type positions. Michael Page doesn't do entry level. If you can share a few more details, I can try to think of something.

Glocap is a great recruiting agency, especially for private equity recruiting.

https://www.glocap.com/?btn=Click+Here+if+you+are+not+automatically+red…

Also, check out the recruiting resources section of http://leverageacademy.com/blog.

In the U.S.? You may want to look at someone like Robert Half.

There's plenty but most of the entry level spots are going to be contract to fulltime positions. Check out Prospect33, Robert Half, Mission Staffing, OneWire, etc.

I vaguely remember a post I made about a year ago with a list of them. You may be able to search around for it.

edit: Found it

Huxley Associates Mission Staffing Open Systems Technologies Segue Search OneWire Robert Half Amity Search Glocap SG Partners Michael Page Soloman Page Prospect33

Retard...

I recently had a pretty good conversation with a recruiter that places temp-to-hire candidates. Apparently the way it works is that since bigger banks take forever to approve headcount/pass budgets/etc for new positions they hire a temp to do the work while the paperwork is being shuffled around the office.

Providing you do a good job, are personable, fit in with the culture, and the FT position gets approved you will most likely be hired at the end of your temp engagement. It's good for the firms because they get to "try out" the employee before hiring them, typically at a reduced rate, and (I believe) they don't have to give out benefits to temporary employees.

That said, I don't know if I would advise somebody with a current FT job to take a temp-to-hire position, but if you're currently unemployed (which you seem to be) there is no reason not to. A) $0/hr $15/hr B) Experience, C) It'll be hard enough explaining a 1+ year gap in your resume, try not to make it any bigger.