There are countless staffing agencies in California, many of which specialize in placing qualified healthcare professionals. How do you know which one is the best choice for you as you build your career?
Here’s a look at five top traits to look for – plus a bonus reason to select an agency during this year’s 21st anniversary of National Financial Literacy Month.
What to Look for in a Staffing Agency
A Sterling Reputation
Look for an agency with a proven track record of placing candidates in highly desirable roles within your clinical or non-clinical healthcare specialty. Scrutinize reviews and testimonials, reach out to others who have used a particular agency, and keep drilling down until you’re completely satisfied before choosing an agency partner.
Transparent Communication
As you vet staffing agencies, seek out those who provide clear information about every step of your job search journey, including timelines and mutual expectations. This will be invaluable in helping you make an informed decision.
Industry Knowledge
The best healthcare staffing agencies possess in-depth industry knowledge, including current developments and the details and nuances of specific roles and various clinical settings. This is essential to making the match that aligns you and your vision with those of an employer.
A Personal Approach
Transitioning into a new job is a major life move. Find a career partner who understands you, your unique goals and aspirations, and exactly what you want your next professional role to look like. In addition to job-related details and necessities, this encompasses any assistance needed to make your career transition – everything from negotiating your wage and benefits package to housing and transportation or getting to know a new hometown.
Compliance with Healthcare Regulations
Last but not least, ensure that your agency partner adheres to all applicable industry standards and legal requirements. Top healthcare agencies dot every I and cross every T in this regard. In addition, they are experts in researching all necessary credentials by position, as well as by state, and will liaise with prospective employers on your behalf.
Taking Care of Your Financial Health
As you dedicate yourself to providing exceptional care to your patients, it’s important to keep your own health and well-being in mind as well. This includes your financial literacy, which plays an integral role in both your personal and career success.
- The best healthcare staffing agencies understand that cultivating financial literacy is key to empowering the professionals they place. They continually empower them to achieve ongoing financial stability and unlock their full potential, taking their careers to new heights as they do so.
Take Charge of Your Future
At AlliedUP Co-op, we make equipping our worker-members with the highest levels of financial literacy a top, ongoing priority. Through our comprehensive career coaching and training programs, we offer resources to allow healthcare professionals to fully understand and take charge of their financial futures, as well as their career growth. Contact us today to learn more.
