Most staffing firms and recruiters are paid by client companies. On one side of the coin, there are staffing firms such as Troy, Mich.-based Kelly Scientific Resources [KSR], whose focus is on the jobseeker-position match. On the other side, executive search firms concentrate on the needs of the companies that hire them. "You can approach a search firm, but it's not until they have a position that they can be a resource for you," says Jensen. In the meantime some executive firms might be helpful in networking assistance and providing ideas for contacts.
To locate staffing firms that specialize in technical and scientific positions, Jensen suggests calling the human resources department of companies that pique your interest and ask what staffing firm they use. Web sites, such as recruitersonline.com, also have searchable lists of recruiters by industry and location. Staffing companies also have their own Web sites. A simple search ...
