employment agency
nounUK /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
US /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
A place that helps people find jobs.
She went to an employment agency to look for work.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business that finds workers for companies that need them.
The factory hired new staff through an employment agency.
3. An office that matches people looking for work with open positions.
The employment agency called him about a job interview.
4. A service that helps both job seekers and employers connect.
Many small businesses use an employment agency to find good employees.