- Share This Post
- submit
- 0
-
Sparkle (0)
Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Lori is a recruiter; she wants more business; ergo everyone needs a recruiter.” Just hear me out for a minute...
When you are just starting a job search, there are a few things you should do before you send your first resume.
- Think specialists. A great (and effective) way to look for a new job is to contact a recruiter that specializes in the industry in which you want to work. Generally speaking, this recruiter will have her finger on the pulse of what’s happening, and have her eye on the job market - she knows who is hiring, who is “rightsizing,” and who is in their annual “hiring freeze.” And, since you can’t be everywhere at once, having a relationship with an industry recruiter who will help you stay aware of potential opportunities in the job market is a must.
- Get in the database. A database is a recruiter’s best friend. It helps a recruiter remember who’s who…where they are now…and when to follow up. You want to be in your recruiter’s database. It is the first place a recruiter looks when filling a position.
- Resume re-touch. When you start to consider your next position – talk to your recruiter about your resume. Is your resume targeted towards a specific role or is it general? Is it easy to read? (You have less than 10 seconds to capture a recruiter’s or hiring manager’s attention.) A good recruiter will ask all the right questions to help you get your resume sparkling.
- Company insight. With an industry recruiter, you can find out about the “ins” and “outs” of working at different organizations. Based on your career goals, personal values, and geographic preferences a good recruiter can help you determine which companies you should target in your job search…and which to avoid.
Let’s talk about other ways a recruiter can help you land the job of your dreams.
- It’s difficult to conduct a job search while trying to excel in your current one. Face it, you are an achiever. But, when it’s time to look for a new position – or see what’s out there, you don’t have the energy to focus on your job AND find out what new opportunities are available. With a good recruiter on your side, you can go about your daily duties – while your recruiter does the legwork.
- Where do you start looking for a job…The industry job board? Monster? CareerBuilder? Depending on where you are in your career, an industry job board can be a great place to hear about a new position. However, the more you advance in your career – the less likely some of the really plum jobs will be posted (not to mention confidential searches!). That’s where your recruiter can help. With their finger on the pulse of industry action – your recruiter will hear about positions that are open (or opening)…before they become public.
- Ever apply to a job you think is a fit…and wonder where your resume went? This is where a recruiter – with solid industry contacts – can help you get in touch with a person to discuss your potential fit. It’s easy to get lost in a database – a recruiter can help you tap into the source.
- You get contacted by a company about a position, so now you don’t need a recruiter, right? No. Your recruiter – if you have a solid relationship – can give you
