Who is an employment agent and what do they do? The task of an employment agent is to find suitable jobs for job seekers and suitable employees for companies.
What are the activities of the employment agent? He/she must have a proper grasp of the employment possibilities in the respective region. He/she usually keeps records of job applicants as well as employers and vacancies. The goal of his/her work is to find a job that suits the employee as well as the employer. He/she also advises the applicants on their rights and duties. He/she can be employed by a job centre, or by an independent employment agency or personnel agency.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In offices where the working environment has few problems.
What tools/equipment do they use? Computers, telephones and other communications media.
What do you need to succeed? You need at least secondary education, a methodical approach to work, ability to deal with people and to listen to others.