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I Thought Job Agencies Were A Scam Until I Interacted With C.S.S

Have you been applying for jobs through recruitment firms without success and even given up hope? It can be quite frustrating when all your applications seem to be in vain.

Florence did not believe that there were genuine recruitment firms. After applying for numerous job opportunities for almost a year, she eventually landed a job through Corporate Staffing.

On 16th March 2020, we advertised an Administrative Assistant job for our client, Norwich Union Properties on our website, and other partner websites. We received over 1000 applications. Of those, we shortlisted 30 for the first interview, where we recommended five candidates for the client interview, and ultimately one of them got the job!

This was just before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic in the country.

She recently reported to her workplace and I had a chat with her. This is what she had to say:

Tell us about yourself and your career journey.

Florence Wangari

My name is Florence Wangari. I am an admin professional with over 8 years’ experience in providing administrative support.

I started out as an intern in various organizations, before landing an admin job in 2011. That opportunity then began my career in administration.

Although my background is in IT, after landing my first admin job, I decided that this was what I wanted to do. Eventually, I went back to school to boost my administration skills.

Where did you hear about Corporate Staffing and the job opportunity?

I heard about Corporate Staffing in 2015 when my friend who was then working at the firm, told me about the organization. Before this, I had a negative attitude towards job agencies because I didn’t think they were real. I always thought they were all scams. My friend however explained that Corporate Staffing was a genuine firm. She took the time to explain how you work.

After that, I registered my CV details and have been informed of job opportunities via email, ever since.

How long had you been job searching before coming across this job?

I had been looking for a job since August last year (2019). The position I held at my previous workplace was declared redundant and that threw me into the job search pool.

Since then, I had been constantly applying for numerous jobs, getting shortlisted for some, and thereafter getting regrets, and many of them going unanswered.  

How was the application and interview process?

It was quite easy. I sent my application and got a call about 3 days later telling me that I had been shortlisted for a face-to-face interview at Corporate Staffing offices.

I loved the level of professionalism you upheld. The feedback was also something I appreciated. Whenever there was a delay, the recruitment officers also took it upon yourselves to inform me.

With many professionals facing pay cuts, unpaid leave, and even others being laid off, did you think you would get a job during this time?

No, I did not. Having being declared redundant in my previous role because the company was not doing well, and being out of a job since then, I did not think I would.

However, the fact that I was hearing that people were getting jobs during this time made me continue applying and hoping for the best.

It is the little hope I held on to. After all, I wasn’t going to lose anything by applying.

Many job seekers are skeptical about finding jobs during this difficult time. Based on your experience, what can you tell them?

Never give up. You never know when your job will come.

Also, don’t be skeptical about using job agencies and in particular, Corporate Staffing. Sometimes, it may take longer for you to even get shortlisted, but this is a real company. Subscribe to their job alerts and apply when you see an opportunity you qualify for.

50 Comments

  4. Have been applying for along time using your agent but have never even been shortlisted…hope I can get to know why am not successful and what I can do … that I will come back with a testimony sometimes later after securing a job.

  6. an inspiring story.. very encouraging,I will continue pursuing for the best for customer service position…

  7. Hi Susan,

    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you are encouraged. Indeed, you will give a similar story soon. All the best!

  8. This is so encouraging for someone who feels like part of wants to give up while the other part wants to keep applying.
    all the best in your new job.
    please corporate staffing keep the good work of changing lives, hoping one day i will give such a story too.

  10. Quite encouraging, for me have lost hope since 2014 no single interview with you guys have shifted offices and seems luck not on my side, still searching Accounting and finance job

  17. Hi Fredrick,

    We are glad to know that your hope is alive. Continue looking through and applying for job opportunities on our platform.

  19. Hi Hesborn,

    It can be very frustrating when nothing seems to bear fruit. We, however, urge you to continue applying for jobs through our platform. Don’t give up

  20. I have never been shortlisted for interview with any job agencies, I still believe they are scam.

  22. Was given the address by a friend, but I have never given up on application for the position of procurement and stores position. Since last December. I know I will get a call one fine days.

  23. Hopetp get such feedback soon. I have been applying for several jobs which I have all the qualifications but I have never been shortlisted. You even reviewed my CV last year Jan 2019 but all has been in vain.

  24. I have applied jobs for over three years here but never been called or even ahortlisted but other agencies are responding.

    Should you be known by someone working here for you to be considered??

    You mean one can apply over 1000 applications here without even been considered for one interview??

    Am always applying jobs here but in vain.
    What could be the problem then??

  26. I too had lost hope and stopped applying for jobs. But You kept on sending me jobs related to my field almost everyday a few days back I applied for a job in 2 days you called me and informed me I was shortlisted for a zoom interview then in a day time you called me that I will be having an interview with the client. I did today am just crossing my fingers and praying I pull through this one . It is like a dream I will wake up when I have the job. Thank you corporate staffing and you service is one of a kind. Your team motivates the candidates God bless you.

  27. Hi
    I updated my CV with you guys some few months ago,I have applied some few job advertisement but I have never been shortlisted but still hoping that I will find one soon.

  28. This is encouraging, though have been applying for jobs even a single interview nor regret email none at all .

  36. Hi Jecinta,

    It may take a while, but keep on applying. You are on your way to your next job opportunity.

  40. I am in the same situation currently but i have never lost hope and still optimistic that all will be well.

    Wishing you success in your new organization.

  42. Corporate staffing is real and genuine I got my last job through corporate staffing.

  43. This is awesome. I am encouraged. I have been invited for job interviews at CSS severally, but i have never been successful.
    It reached a point i started doubting them thinking they are conducting interviews for formality, with them having someone they wish to give the job. Seems i was wrong.
    I will try my luck with them. I fully trust them now.

  47. I hope to have such a success story soon as i am also in search for an administrative position in these unsure times, but i believe i will get an opportunity soon.

  48. You did updated my CV. for the last 4 yrs you have advertise many position similar to my qualifications and never got a single call from you on the same.

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