Online dental recruitment agencies are perhaps the newest addition to the industry right now in terms of looking for ideal posts and submitting applications with ease.
However, despite the fact that the concept has only been around for a short time, a number of competing services have already emerged with their own unique takes on what ‘service’ actually means.
And not to put too fine a point on it, their actual potential for getting folk where they need to be varies quite drastically to say the least – you need to have your wits about you and know what to look out for in a viable dental recruitment agency that’s on the ball.
Recruitment Agency or Network?
First up, there is a massive difference between an online dental recruitment agency and a dental recruitment network – the latter of the two being the one to look out for.
In the simplest of terms, a recruitment agency might take on the task of gathering candidates’ data and passing it on to suitable employers, and a network is exactly that – a huge community of employers, dental professionals and graduates from all over the industry coming together with collective and shared goals.
These kind of networks allow for incredible control of accounts and freedom of applications, the likes of which can make all the difference in the world.
One-Way or Two-Way?
Next up, it’s vital to look into whether it’s all a one-way street in terms of submitting applications, or whether it’s a two-way street where employers/recruiters can actually make the first move and get in touch with the candidates directly.
Candidates that sign up with a ‘two-way’ network stand infinitely higher chances of being head-hunted by employers as their CVs and profiles are working on their behalf around the clock – not just when they make the effort to submit an application.
Non-Profit or Business Run?
And finally, those that run as non-profit organizations – at least in terms of fees for candidates – are always going to be safer options than those demanding cash to get started in the first place.
Technically speaking, you should never have to hand over a penny to get your name and your profile in front of suitable employers.
