Working with Recruiters

Industry knowledge helps when deciphering the good from the bad, the waste of times from the recruiters whom you want to network with and submit your resume to. Here are just a few tips when working with recruiters:

• If a recruiter doesn't take the time to know you, don't take the time to get to know them.

Just because recruiters work with a myriad of job applicants and don't have hours upon hours to spend with you, the headhunter whom you're working with should at least understand your career goals and ambitions.

• Only work with recruiters that have open sales and marketing jobs which pay a base salary. Just because someone is a recruiter, doesn't mean that they work for a reputable staffing agency.

Upon working with headhunters, gauge their aptitude by the jobs and companies that the executive recruiter headhunts for.

The Importance of Diversification

• Diversify your job search. Many recruiting firms receive tons of resumes per day and, thus are unable to return every inquiry.

As a job seeker, don't simply rely on staffing agencies to find you a job. Rather use recruiters as a second or third tool; again, remember to diversify.

• Work with recruiters who are upfront and honest.

Before going on an interview, as a job seeker you should know the organization which you are interviewing with and make sure that the recruiter provides their name and job description well before going on that interview.

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