# Recruiting Agencies in Shreveport, LA

Shreveport serves as northwest Louisiana's commercial center with healthcare and energy services employment. Gaming and hospitality add diversity. Recruiters in Shreveport can help you fill healthcare, energy and hospitality roles.

## At a glance

- **13** agencies serve this market

## Top 13 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [The Resume Bar Services, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/the-resume-bar-services-llc) | 4.7 (14) |
| 2 | [Express Healthcare Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/express-healthcare-staffing-1) | 4.6 (110,490) |
| 3 | [AppleOne](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/appleone) | 4.5 (7,621) |
| 4 | [Career Search](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/career-search) | 4.5 (3) |
| 5 | [Jericho Staffing, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jericho-staffing-llc) | 4.5 (20) |
| 6 | [Elite Health Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/elite-health-solutions) | 4.4 (19) |
| 7 | [Adecco](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/adecco-1) | 4.2 (12,873) |
| 8 | [ProStaff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/prostaff) | 4.2 (10,145) |
| 9 | [Jean Simpson Personnel Services, Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jean-simpson-personnel-services-inc) | 4.2 (131) |
| 10 | [Labor Finders](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/labor-finders) | 4.0 (6,056) |
| 11 | [1st Choice Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/1st-choice-personnel) | 4.0 (19) |
| 12 | [Career Adventures](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/career-adventures) | 3.8 (99) |
| 13 | [PeopleReady](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/peopleready) | 3.6 (16,352) |

## How These Rankings Work

Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. We apply a **Bayesian adjusted average** to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one):

```
adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * C
```

- `v` — total reviews across all offices
- `m` — prior weight (**20**)
- `R` — the agency's weighted average score
- `C` — the platform-wide mean

So with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with **5 reviews at 5.0** scores 4.36, while one with **200 reviews at 4.8** scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence.

Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology)

## FAQ

### How do Shreveport salary ranges for the most-recruited roles compare to national averages?

Shreveport salaries typically run 15 to 25 percent below national averages across most recruited positions, reflecting the region's lower cost of living. Registered nurses average $62,000 to $68,000 compared to the national median of $77,000. Oil and gas technicians earn $48,000 to $65,000 versus $72,000 nationally. Healthcare administrators see similar compression at $75,000 to $95,000 against national figures near $110,000. The gap narrows for specialized roles in acute care and upstream energy operations where regional demand creates competitive pressure on compensation.

### What types of roles do these Shreveport recruiting agencies typically fill?

Shreveport agencies concentrate on healthcare staffing—registered nurses, imaging technologists, physical therapists and allied health professionals—reflecting the city's medical center density. Energy sector placements include field engineers, instrumentation technicians and project managers serving oil and gas operations throughout Northwest Louisiana. Light industrial and manufacturing roles appear frequently, from quality control inspectors to production supervisors. Administrative and clerical positions span medical billing specialists, executive assistants and accounting clerks. Several agencies maintain temp-to-hire divisions for warehouse, customer service and entry-level office roles across multiple industries.

### What questions should I ask a recruiter before signing a contract?

Ask about fee structure—contingency typically runs 20 to 25 percent of first-year salary while retained searches involve upfront payments. Clarify the guarantee period if a placed candidate leaves, usually 30 to 90 days. Confirm whether the recruiter specializes in your industry; in Shreveport's healthcare and energy sectors this matters for candidate quality. Request their average time-to-fill for similar roles and how many candidates they'll present. Understand exclusivity terms and whether you can work with multiple firms simultaneously. Finally, verify what happens if you hire a candidate they previously submitted through another channel.

### What's the difference between contingency and retained search?

Contingency recruiting means you pay only when the agency successfully places a candidate, typically 20 to 25 percent of first-year salary. Multiple firms often compete on the same role. Retained search involves paying the recruiter upfront in installments—usually one-third at engagement, one-third at slate presentation and one-third at hire—whether or not a placement occurs. Retained engagements grant exclusivity and are standard for executive positions, specialized technical roles in Shreveport's energy sector and senior healthcare leadership searches where confidentiality and thoroughness matter more than speed.

### If I apply through a recruiter in Shreveport, do I lose negotiating power on my offer?

Working with a recruiter does not diminish your negotiating position. Shreveport agencies representing healthcare professionals and energy-sector candidates typically present your compensation expectations upfront to employers, filtering out mismatched opportunities before you interview. Recruiters earn fees based on your final salary—commonly 20 to 30 percent of first-year compensation on contingency—so they're incentivized to negotiate higher offers on your behalf. You retain full authority to accept, counter or decline any offer. The recruiter serves as an additional advocate during salary discussions, not a barrier.

## Explore

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- [Baton Rouge, LA](https://recruiterrank.co/city/baton-rouge-la) — 38 agencies
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- [Metairie, LA](https://recruiterrank.co/city/metairie-la) — 30 agencies
- [Lafayette, LA](https://recruiterrank.co/city/lafayette-la) — 19 agencies
- [Lake Charles, LA](https://recruiterrank.co/city/lake-charles-la) — 11 agencies

### Top industries in Shreveport

- [Industrial](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/industrial) — 4 agencies
- [Generalist](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/generalist) — 4 agencies
- [Construction](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/construction) — 3 agencies
- [Warehouse](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/warehouse) — 3 agencies
- [Manufacturing](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/manufacturing) — 3 agencies
- [Administrative](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/administrative) — 3 agencies