Let’s face it, even with all the advancements in technology, it is getting harder and more time-consuming to find a new job. The experience can be so daunting that sometimes we do not even know where to start. So why not start by engaging with a job search expert–a recruiter! A recruiter can help you develop a search strategy, guide you throughout the process, and increase your chances of landing your dream job.
Here are five reasons why partnering with a recruiter can be the best first step in an effective job search.
- Job Search and Market Expertise
A recruiter specializes in developing relationships with their client companies, learning about current hiring trends, and determining what employers look for. They also help you build an effective resume, coach you on interview performance, and assist you with salary negotiations. An effective recruiter can help you focus on what you need to do to get the job you desire.
- Access to More Opportunities
Recruiters will often have access to jobs you will not find on job boards or even the career page of a company’s website. In fact, when a company hires a recruiter, they will often give them exclusive rights to recruit for that position. Also, recruiters are experts at matching candidates with jobs. They may know of an opportunity you could be qualified for and interested in that you might not even think of! Working with a recruiter may be the only way you will know that the perfect job may be out there for you.
- They Advocate for You
When you apply for a job online, whether through a job board or a company’s website, you’re most likely one of hundreds of applicants. When a recruiter submits your resume, you’re being presented directly to the company’s hiring manager. This is someone your recruiter has developed a relationship with, so they are able to advocate for your skills and experience, helping you to stand out from the other applicants.
- Save You Time
Because recruiters communicate directly with the hiring teams, the interview and decision-making process is often quicker. No more ghosting from a company after you have spent so much time applying and preparing for your interview! A good recruiter will keep you up to date on where you stand in the hiring process, get you interview feedback, and keep the process moving. Additionally, because recruiters know what their client companies are looking for in a successful candidate, they can help you focus on opportunities that best match your expertise.
- No Cost to You!
Where else can you take advantage of a professional’s expertise and expect to pay nothing? Engaging the services of a recruiter is free to you; that is the industry norm. If one does try to charge you a fee, just say “thanks, but no thanks.” The recruiter’s client companies pay their fee, and they often do not get paid unless they successfully find you a job. As such, they are extremely motivated to work with your best interests in mind.
What Next?
Whether you are actively seeking a new opportunity or just keeping your eyes and ears open for potential jobs, networking is often the best way to find a new job. So, where do you start, you ask? You are in the right place. Just click on JOHNLEONARD’s “Meet Our Team” section and network with the industry’s highest-regarded recruiters!