If you are looking for work then you may consider going to a recruitment agency. There are many recruitment agencies available and how they charge works different depending on the job you go for and their set rates.

If you are looking for a permanent job then you will often find that you do not get charged by the recruitment agency for finding you the placement, they usually make their money by charging the new employer. This charge is often a percentage of the annual wage offered to you or a set amount. You will normally get paid directly from the employer rather than the agency.

If you are looking for temporary work then the recruitment agency usually take a percentage of you (the employees) wage each week as it is often the recruitment agency that pays you. Always be sure to find out what this amount is so you can work out a true hourly payment figure.