To facilitate the job search procedure, most of us use the services of agencies that specialize in taking us a step closer to our dream job.

Recruitment Firms / Placement Consultants / Executive Search firms
An increasing number of jobs are handled by intermediaries, such as employment agencies that may handle a multitude of general appointments, recruitment consultants and executive search consultants who recruit middle and top level employees on behalf of both Indian and International employers.

Most of these recruitment firms specialize in certain fields such as accounts, engineering, fresher jobs, etc and offer their services for candidates and Companies in these sectors only.

Jobnet's Placement Consultants Directory is a good resource for gaining valuable information about a plethora of Placement Consultants and Recruitment Firms all over India and International. Besides their email, telephone and address, you can also find out about their specializations and contact them accordingly.

Though a number f different methods can be used while searching for a job, here are some of the advantages of contacting placement agencies -

• The right agency may have valuable experience of hiring candidates in India as well as abroad.
• Most placement firms are in contact with many different employers, thus, offering you plenty of choice.
• Experienced agencies may be able to give you the realities of the job market and the options available and suitable for you.

The success rate when dealing with such firms depends on your ability to pick the right agency, your equation with them and your own level of expertise.