5 Signs You Are Working With The RIGHT Recruiter
5 Signs you are working with the RIGHT recruiter.
You just got a call out of the blue by a recruiter asking you if you are happy at your current job. You quickly say yes and try to rush them off the phone politely, but as the words come out of your mouth, you remember a few reasons you have been considering exploring other opportunities. The recruiter is persistent and gives you a couple things to consider before you finally decide to take their call. Sound familiar?
But how do you know you are working with the RIGHT recruiter for you? Not all recruiters are created equal. Below are a few ways to tell that you are working with the right recruiter:
1)?????The recruiter is knowledgeable in your field
How can someone help you find the best fitting opportunity or provide insight if they are not knowledgeable in the industry? If the recruiter is not familiar with your field of work and does not understand what opportunities would align with your career goals, the odds are they don’t have the clientele or industry relationships to help you advance your career. Do not go generic, work with someone who is industry specific.
2)?????The recruiter is listening to YOUR career goals
A good recruiter thrives on solid relationships and building good rapport with candidates. If a candidate’s career goals do not align with a current opening, patience is key. Make sure your recruiter is trying to gather as much information as possible and knows what it is you are looking for both in the long term and the short term. Then, when that perfect opportunity becomes available, there is little work left to be done. ?
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3)?????The recruiter is getting to know YOU and not just what you do at work
A good recruiter searches to find a person’s motivations and priorities when considering a new job: Is it commute? Is it flexibility? Do they coach a sports team or need to babysit the kids Tuesdays and Thursdays? There is a lot more that goes into this than simply checking boxes from a professional standpoint. Make sure your recruiter is taking the time to understand what drives YOU.
4)?????The recruiter is filling you in on ALL the little details of the position & company
A recruiter should be able to fill you in on all aspects of the position and company. If you are getting the sense the recruiter does not have the answers to your questions or is not being truthful or clear, this is typically a red flag to avoid.
5)?????The recruiter is consistently maintaining communication
One of the most useful assets a recruiter can have is the ability to build a relationship with candidates, which is done through open communication. Make sure your recruiter?is transparent and communicative throughout the whole process, so you’re able to make an educated and confident decision if an offer is to be extended their way.
Searching for a job, is a full-time job! Not to mention spending time with family and friends! Think of your recruiter as a sports agent. They work for you to make sure the job opportunities they have access to fit the career path for you.?Working with the wrong recruiter can leave you frustrated and scratching your head while working with the right one can open many doors! Make sure you are working with someone who is as serious about your career as you are!