In my experience it can backfire if you do it without mentioning you have already applied through agency and have signed a contract registered etc
Especially if its a large company with an on site agency representative which usually means they have a big staff turnover or rely on the agency to find staff quick as and when workload increases etc
I did similar once and once there it wasnt long before I was spotted and agency rep knew I was registered and they had put me forward for a temp to perm role
The agency had a long term deal with the company and in that case they agreed that the company pay them a percentage for 12 weeks if I stayed for 12 weeks even though the company had took me on temp to perm with very little consultation with me they then transferred me to the agency payroll and although I protested the Human Resources had a very solid long term contract with various penalties for the company
Agency onsite then messed me around and despite the manager wanting to keep me human resources finished me after 10 weeks in the trial due to "too many errors" totally untrue , the production manager although he tried unable to have be back direct for another role without paying agency £3000 or more depending on wage
Head office said I couldn't apply direct without that payment due to agency contract for at least 12 months and throughout this haggling barely spoke to me and blacklisted me after
Guess its different if you havent yet signed a contract with the agency if you have best to read it in full as despite what the manager knew , wanted and me being easily able to do the job , the connection terms with the agency and any "fines" fees etc was the most important
It was a few years back now but soured what may have been a good relationship between me and the company and a lost opportunity so Id say IF contracted to the agency and they get you an interview suffer your 12 weeks temp to perm and speak to H.R once in , there are rules in place now anyway regarding agency staff day 1 and week 12 rules , same pay as perm , bonuses etc after that date
My advice for what its worth Dont sign ANY contract with the agency or register unless they get you in , ask about any other options at interview and if they don't get you an interview quickly visit the company or send them speculative cv and details then
I have though in the past visited a company on their break time after finding out cafe they used
and spoke to supervisor through other employees I knew off the record and went in direct after agency recruiter gave me the company details before interview and before signing their contract turning down THIER interview as busy
Usually though they don't disclose the company until interview secured in my industry and then the rules , transfer fees etc kick in I really hate agency bullshit as do shop floor managers who just want decent happy reliable staff so good luck
After 12 weeks in the same job, agency workers are entitled to equal treatment as if they had been recruited directly by the hirer. This includes key elements of pay, but also other entitlements such as annual leave.
