How can I tell if a recruiter or recruitment agency is reputable?
Most employers who have experience with hiring temporary foreign workers will tell you that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”. This definitely applies to recruitment agencies. Recruiters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are employment specialists, others may play a variety of roles, including immigration lawyers. Employers with experience in hiring temporary foreign workers have indicated that a reputable recruiter or employment agency will insist on involvement from the employer. Reputable recruiters do not promise to do all the work, and will provide a fee schedule covering all of the services they offer. Although it is focused on Alberta, the Alberta Immigration “Consumer Tipsheeet – Employment Agencies” is a good place to learn about what makes an employment agency reputable.
