Recruitment agencies

I wanted to do a blog on Recruitment agencies for anyone looking for work before they arrive or while they are here.
I have applied to a good few agencies, go onto their website and register. Make sure you have your resume up to date, if you are applying to agencies before arriving in Canada make sure you have your resume(they don't call it a CV here)is in the Canadian format or they wont look at it. There are plenty of websites that will show you how to do it, make sure it is no longer than 2 pages. Also make sure you have a list of your references, their names, contact details, always include an email address because most of the agencies will email your referees forms to fill out, so make sure its ok with them for you to use their names.
Also most of the agencies will make you do some form of testing in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and maybe even power point so make sure you brush up on them. They will also test your typing speed and accuracy. Most agencies will let you choose which version you are comfortable with, but they no longer use 2000 version.
Always dress professional, they mark you on your appearance also, so for the men make sure you have a good pair of slacks/trousers and an ironed shirt and tie and for ladies, a nice pair of trousers or a skirt (make sure its not too short) a nice shirt or blouse.
If you have been called for an interview and testing with an agency, remember to keep in contact with them via email or phone and let them know you are available for work. And I mean keep in contact. Canadians don't have a good reputation for calling back when they say they will. I know most people are not used to having to pick up the phone and continuously call a place about a job but it will show you are serious. It works, I have had to do it on many an occasion and finally I get the call about a job :)
Now when you get the job, don't be afraid to accept something else, I have had a few contracts cancelled at the last minute and then I have no work.
Now I will list a few agencies that are based here in Vancouver, I am sure there is more, they may specialize in certain areas of work so make sure to do a search online yourself.

Just wanted to update this blog, I actually got a job working for a recruitment agency and wanted to give you some info on testing. Most agencies will do it so go to Microsoft.com for tutorials on Word, Excel and Outlook, it will help you.

Staff Systems
Miles
Expert Recruiters

If I have any more I will add them. Please feel free to leave  names of any agencies which you feel are also worth contacting.

Best of luck to everyone in the job hunt
Tracey