Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies might seem like a sketchy way to get a job, but signing up for one could mean you get offered jobs that haven't been posted elsewhere. And, the good folks at whichever agenc(ies) you choose will tailor the possibilities to your qualifications. On the flip side, they may not take you on, if your skills aren't up to the level they think they need.

You will likely need to interview with the agency before even finding out the name of the company you've applied for. They post many of their jobs on listing sites and job search sites, as well as their own sites, which are detailed below.

I tend to not put agency jobs on the main blog, because they often don't name the employer and because you'd need to sign up with the company to apply. But if you're looking for a job -- and quick! -- these are great places to start.

PFJ - Phee Farrer Jones, or something like that. They have a good base of listings with some pretty major companies, if that's what you're looking for. They also have an email service, but you must be registered to get it.

Reilly People - Located in Covent Garden, this agency lets you either search their job postings or register yourself so companies can search for you. Handy, that.

The Media Network (TMN) - This site posts openings without the company name, so you'll need to register. You can also upload a CV. More upper-level jobs than entry-level, but some good second or third jobs. Very cute website, too.

Recruit Media - While their website isn't very flashy, it is very useful. All their jobs are listed on one page, making a quick scroll very easy. A wide variety of jobs here.

Media Contacts - Lots of jobs displayed in an easy to use format. Divided out into different areas and job level -- pretty handy.

Inspired Selection - Usually 50-odd jobs in the Editorial section; there're also jobs here for admin, sales and marketing, among others.

Media Types - Under their Editorial/Publishing section, they had ten or so positions, across the UK.

Work Station - Not a large number of job postings under their editorial tag, but a few designer and art positions, too.

Formula Won - While they do have a decent selection, many of the postings in their Graduates section tend to be of the Sales variety. They've made their website look much prettier however, so kudos to them.

Purple - You'll never guess what colour this site is. Anyway, lots of good postings, in the 20k range especially. Usually a few subeditor positions, too.

Pathfinders - The Media Employer of the Year (2006)! Who knew? Seem to offer good support for graduates and temporary workers. But, the word "sales" is everywhere...

Folio - Specialize in subs, both permanent and freelance. There are no job listings here -- they seem to list on Guardian Jobs, tho -- but you can send them your CV and sign up for their freelancers database.

KP Publishing - They post a lot of their jobs in the Guardian, but you can also register your details with them on their website.

Career Moves - A more general recruitment agency, they have jobs in broadcasting and publishing among others.

Am I missing any? Let me know... jjobslondon[at]hotmail[dot]com. Last updated June 18/07.