without naming any agency names, this is what i have encountered so far, each incident with different agencies... i registered in person, I did their various tests, and they have my CV, proof of ID etc.. preferred positins/areas were clearly listed..
1- put my details onto previous employer...
p.s... my thinking is, a company would only use an agency if there was a job to fill, and the cost etc had already been signed off..
although just had a call from a separate agency, with possibility of some temp work up to xmas (and beyond..?) will see how that goes, too.
what doesnt help is...
when they say a job i applied for is being 'put on hold'..
either a firm needs staff, or they dont? if they dont think i'm suitable, i rather they said so, up front, rather than keep me hanging on..
a few other (direct) applications made anyway, so stuff the lot of 'em!
rant over.