| A recruiter is usually an independent agent who | | | | what you wish to do or that you can do anything! |
| works for companies to find them great talent. A | | | | Ask them what the job is, and once you have a |
| recruiter is typically given a project, scouts for talent, | | | | basic understanding, relay those skills of yours that |
| lines up the interviews for the company and typically | | | | apply. Just like an interview. |
| helps to negotiate the offer. They may also be | | | | Third, treat the recruiter just like a potential |
| responsible for checking references and background | | | | employer. Recruiters can "sell you" on your behalf. It's |
| checks. | | | | their job to contact their clients and gush "I just |
| What can a recruiter do for you? Recruiters work | | | | found the perfect guy (or gal) for you! Just listen to |
| hard and are paid handsomely by their clients who | | | | these credentials...!" So, in this way, a recruiter can be |
| send them out to find that person who exactly fits | | | | a strong ally for you. |
| their requirements. If you are looking to build on your | | | | And finally, have you sent your resume to a great |
| previously industry experience, you have a solid job | | | | recruiting firm but no one called you? Be persistent! If |
| history, quantifiable achievements and a good | | | | you feel that particular firm can be a great help to |
| academic background you may be a very attractive | | | | you its worth a phone call. Ask for the recruiter who |
| prospect to a recruiter! | | | | specializes in your background. Introduce yourself, |
| A recruiter cannot send you into an interview for a | | | | share with them what you are targeting, and ask |
| position that does not match your background. For | | | | them what searches they currently have and make |
| example, if you are a VP of Technology looking to | | | | sure you get a copy of your qualifications to the |
| get into commercial construction or architecture, you | | | | person you spoke with. If the recruiter sounds |
| can pretty much sidestep the process of working | | | | positive, keep checking back with them. If they are |
| through a recruiter to make your job transition. | | | | interested in you, you will generally get the kind of |
| Here are a few tips on how to manage your | | | | feedback from them that will hopefully culminate in |
| communications and recruiter relationships. | | | | landing that dream job! |
| First, a recruiter's impression of your personality can a | | | | You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, |
| critical factor if you want to earn the right to have | | | | electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as |
| the recruiter tell their client "you are going to love | | | | you include my full signature file for ezines, and my |
| talking to him/her!" How you present yourself over | | | | Website address in hyperlink for other sites. Please |
| the phone, both in courtesy and ability to articulate is | | | | send a courtesy link or email where you publish to |
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| Second, do not tell the recruiter you don't know | | | | |