HOW YOU CAN GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE OVER OTHER JOB SEEKERS - AND NOT SPEND A CENT

There’s nothing more frustrating than finding what seems to be the perfect job online, sending off your CV and waiting to hear from the company… and waiting… and waiting…

In the current job market, there is a lot of competition for the majority of roles available and businesses simply don’t have the time to get in touch with everyone to let them know whether they were a successful applicant or not. 

Not only can this be irritating for you as a job seeker, but the waiting game is often made more difficult if you’re not completely sure whether you are the type of candidate the company is looking for in the first place.

One of the best ways to take away this uncertainty and increase your chance of employment success is by reaching out to a recruiter to give you a helping hand.

While no recruiter is the same as the next, and I suggest you do your homework to find the best one for you, we do all come with some pretty valuable perks if you ask me! Take a look at what you could be missing out on if you’re trying to track down your next role solo….

Recruiters have a thorough understanding of how ATS systems work

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System and is software that is used to scan resumes for key words, sifting the best applications automatically for consideration. 

Recruiters are trained to understand how these systems work, meaning we can assist applicants to ensure they place the right key words into their resumes to get them noticed by the scanning system. In addition, recruiters can bypass this system at times, as we have direct contact with the hiring manager that will review your resume manually rather than passing it through there ATS. This is only possible when you engage a recruiter. If you don’t get noticed at this first stage, you are out of the race before it even begins.

With more than 98% of fortune 500 companies using recruitment software to find their next talent, you can’t afford to be left out of the loop.

Recruiters have a direct line to the company’s human resources team

Recruiters spend their time building relationships – that’s what our job is all about. This means spending time getting to know the company inside and out, so that we can find them the perfect candidate for their vacant role. 

To ensure we find this perfect fit for their business, we also spend time researching potential candidates and getting to know them and their work history. This means having a chat to see whether the role is right for you.

Once we feel you are a match, we invest more time into making a direct connection to the hiring manager of the company, ensuring you are put in contact with the right person in charge of filling the role.

You can’t put a price on these kinds of connections, as they help reduce the amount of time it takes to get your resume reviewed while providing you with an increased opportunity to get direct feedback on your application. 

Increase your chance of scoring an interview

Not only do these connections mean you are more likely to be shortlisted, it allows you to get your foot in the door with an interview much faster. Think about it – we are more likely to purchase a new product if it comes with a first-hand recommendation from a friend or family member.

The same goes with hiring new talent. If a potential employee comes with a glowing referral, companies are more likely to offer them an interview over someone who they don’t know at all. 

In fact, even LinkedIn Talent Solutions says the number one way people discover a new job is through a referral – meaning the perfect job could come to you even if you’re not actively looking for it! 

Be seen in the hidden job market

Speaking of jobs that you’re not actively looking for, did you know that around three quarters of all job vacancies aren’t advertised on online job forums, such as Seek? Take a look at this previous article I penned about the hidden job market. 

This means the perfect job for you could be out there but you don’t know about it yet. 

Recruiters spend their time unearthing these hidden jobs; positions that the general public often don’t even know exist. 

If you want to widen your search, then the best thing you can do when you’re considering a new role is to get in touch with a recruiter. This way you can be aware about all the hidden jobs that might be out there just waiting for you to discover them, and you can do it discreetly. 

Working with a recruiter can give you a competitive edge

Have you ever prepared for an interview by going over pretend questions with a friend? 

Recruiters can help you do this – and more – by providing you with insider interviewing tips and techniques to ensure you are the most prepared you can be for your interview. 

Because recruiters have taken the time to build relationships with the hiring managers you will be meeting in your interview, they will be able to share their knowledge with you to ensure you have the best chance of success.

All this help and advice – for free

By engaging with a recruiter to find your next role, you are truly putting your best foot forward with nothing to lose. 

Recruiters don’t cost a cent for job applicants as hiring firms remunerate them for their efforts in finding the best talent. Because we want to find the best person for the roles we are trying to fill, we will only put your name forward if we believe you are in with a chance. This means you don’t have to waste your time applying for jobs that might not be quite right, or looking for roles that aren’t even advertised publicly yet. 

Even if it’s not for right now, by getting onto our candidate list we can be sharing opportunities with you and you can be ready when the right one strikes!  

So what are you waiting for? The industry is bouncing back and 3113 Consulting has roles to fill across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Send through a private message or email me on [email protected] if you are wanting to discuss current and prospective career opportunities.