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Employment Agents

Descriptions & Duties

  • Employment Agents match jobseekers with vacancies.  They recruit, screen, interview and place workers for employers and contract labour for particular projects at the request of organisations for a commission.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Detail oriented and decision-making skills

Employment Agents must be detail oriented when evaluating applicants' qualifications, performing background checks, and maintaining records of applicants.  They are able to make decision when reviewing candidates' qualifications or interviewing candidates.

Interpersonal skills

Interpersonal skills are essential for employment agents. When recruiting candidates and discussing employment requirements with employers, Employment Agents continually interact with new people and must be able to converse and connect with people from different backgrounds.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field

Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in human resources management, customer service, or in other related jobs are required

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $12,000-$27,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $35,000-$45,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$75,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Employment Agents generally work in offices and work full time during regular business hours.  May travel extensively to attend job fairs, visit college campuses, and meet with applicants.

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