The Recruiter Game: Working with an Agency

Tips for working with a fashion employment agency, including returning calls promptly, being on time, and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude. This article was first published on 4/24/07.

Working with an agency on finding your next fashion job? Here are some tips for getting these guys on your side!

• Returns calls and e-mails within 24 hours whether you're available or not.
  

• Be on time for interviews and bookings.
  

• Have a professional appearance and demeanor.
  

• Maintain a positive attitude.
  

• Be eager to please.
  

• Be fast on the job.
  

• Display a strong work ethic (no Internet, cell phone, unnecessary chatter on the job).
  

• Don't complain.
  

• Be easy to use.

If you have a history of being late, nasty, slow, etc., Recruiters will not call you, because you are putting their professional reputation in jeopardy.