Employment Services

The term employment services refers to agencies that provide information regarding the different kinds of employment opportunities available in different parts of the Australia with the aim of assisting people get a job.

An Employment Service is used mostly by job seekers who are looking for employment opportunities or to improve their job recruitment potential by increasing their skill set through training programs offered by employment service providers. Employment services enable job seekers to use a number of facilities to enable them to seek employment. Such services include access to computers so job seekers can search online for job opportunities. Other employment services offered include interview preparation, resume writing, handwriting analysis, communication skills and skills tests.

Employment Service providers also assist people returning to the workforce after a prolonged period of time and work with people with various disabilities wishing to be engaged in a form of work. Employment agencies are popular with employers and companies seeking in addition to full-time employment, temporary and contract employment, for example, for seminars, conferences or expos. Employment services engage trained staff to assist job seekers in their search for work, which can be a difficult process for many people. Often employment services will assist job seekers identify their key areas of interest and skill sets. Often, employment services offer group training sessions where job seekers can practice interview skills and share experiences with other job seekers. In addition, employment service providers often hold seminars led by experienced professionals providing valuable job hunting tips and advice.