University Daily Kansan, November 17, 1982
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Job agency owner says 'beware'
By DONNA KELLER
Staff Reporter
"The theme is "buyer beware" when using the services of an employment agency to find a job, the owner of a company or an employment agency said yesterday.
The owner, Mert Hersch of the Robert Half Personnel Agency, said there were several December graduates should be aware of when placing themselves in the job market through an employment agency.
"Examine the agency's expertise in the field," Hersh said.
Students who have specialized in a particular area, such as business or computer programming, should shop for clothes that meets that specialty, he said.
Hersh said if the individual decided that the agency would not serve his needs, he should look for a more suitable agency.
"ASK WHAT his credentials are, just like any other business," he said.
Also, examine any documents you as a customer may have received from him or sign them without reading them."
The document may outline the agency's terms for representing the applicant, such as the fee involved for representation and the sequences of leaves of a job. Hersh said.
State laws vary regarding the fees, he said. The fee, which is usually in the range of 10 to 30 percent of the
client's first year's salary, may be paid by either the client or the emlover. Hersh said.
Under Kansas law, the employer,
not the applicant, pays the agency's
placement service fee, he said.
However, he said, the employer can decide whether he wants to be compensated for the fee by the new employee.
FOR EXAMPLE, the fee may be taken out of the individual's salary, or if the individual quits the job within a certain period of time, he may be asked to compensate the employer with part, or all of the fee. Hersh
"It's rare that the employer asks the employee to return the fee, but it happens," he said.
Hersh the applicant could fill out the agency's data card, put his resume on file and interview with the representative, but if asked to sign an agreement, he should request to take over and return it to the agency later.
The applicant may want to get another opinion about the terms of the agreement, he said.
Employment agencies are becoming more competitive with state employment agencies and even the companies that are hiring. Heras
applying for the jobs. We have handpicked them for the interview, we have checked them and we know them."
"A STATE employment agency cannot compete with the professional services of an employment agency," he said. "We know the individuals
Hersh said a company using an employment agency was allowing the agency to decide which individuals met the company's specifications, and by doing so, a great savings was made in company in terms of time and money.
"When they put ads through the paper, they are inundated with resumes," he said. "Good, experienced people are hard to find. Most people are qualified for the job, but when push comes to shove, it's a personality match. We provide that service," he said.
Vernon Geisler, director and coordinator of the University Placement Center, said graduates using the services of an employment agency have higher expectations than the agency's ability to place the individual in a job.
"Not all of the agencies are skilled in dealing with graduates," he said. "Don't expect them to get your job for you."
GEISSLER SAID the six placement centers on campus assisted students in preparing for the job market.
Included among the services offered are employment skills clinics employment contacts and referrals letter and resume preparation, practice interviews and lectures or employment market trends.
KANSAS CITY, Kan.-The University of Kansas Medical Center is searching for a new University Relia-
tor in the School of Nursing, acting director, said yesterday.
Humana Inc. owns Suburban Medical Center in Overland Park.
Susan Shipley resigned from the position last month and accepted a job with Humana Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Shipley also relinquished public relations in Texas and Colorado.
Med Center seeking new PR director
"SUSAN WAS here for five years and worked to improve internal communications and improved communications with the media," said Harrison. She said the Med Center would miss Shipley.
About 140 applications have been
received for the position, said Harrison,
and a search committee will start
working on the plan.
Qualifications for the position include five years of experience in a university or hospital setting, a degree in advertising, public relations or communications and journalism experience.
New national Catholic group elects KU director president
KU's Catholic campus minister was elected president, last week of a newly formed national organization for Catholic campus ministers.
Vince Krische, director of Catholic campus ministers at KU, was elected the first president of the Association for Diosceles Directors during the national meeting of Diosceles Directors of Campus Ministers in Boston last week.
meetings and to visit different dioceses.
Seventy-five delegates representing all parts of the nation attended the meeting.
He said his new duties would include traveling once a month to attend board
"I feel grateful about the trust they put in me," he said.
KRISCHE SAID the association was established at the request of the education division of the U.S. Catholic Conference.
meetings and to visit different offices.
"I think it will be pretty exciting. It's going to be a great opportunity for me to grow." Krische said.
He said the new organization would help campus ministries come into their own in the 1980s. More Catholic students are expected to attend public universities in the 30s, he said, thereby increasing the capacity of campus ministers.
"The association will continue to develop the vision of Catholic campus
He said the association would provide an opportunity for greater collaboration among Catholic campus ministers.
"I'm excited for KU and Kansas being recognized on a national level," he
On the record
THEIVES STOLE A $400 1973 Ford about 9 p.m. Saturday from the 800 block of New Hampshire Street, Lawrence police said yesterday. The theft was not reported to police until yesterday.
BURGLAR STOLE ITEMS worth $805 between August and November from the basement of a house on the 1500 block of Vermont Street, police said yesterday. A western saddle, a suede suit, a two-man tent and a radio set were not discovered missing from the basement until recently, police said.
BURGLARS STOLE ITEMS worth $353 Friday night from a car parked on the 3400 block of Iowa Street, police said yesterday. The burglars stole cups and drinks from tapes and a cooler. The burglary was not reported to police until yesterday.
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