Whether you are a new job seeker or someone looking for a new job, finding a suitable job listing can take a lot of time if you do it alone. Considering the competition you may have for the position you want to apply for, any wasted time can cost you that position.
Fortunately, if you have some money to spare, you can get extra help with your job search through recruiters’ help. Contrary to popular belief, companies use something other than recruiters to find new employees. Recruiters can also help job seekers find the perfect job vacancies and help them with their applications.
But how can you find the right recruiter to help you with your job search? Here are some tips you can try out as you do your job search:
Know The Type Of Recruiter You Are Looking For
Before looking for a recruiter, you must know what recruiter works best for your situation. It is ideal to work with a recruiter who works in your industry or specializes in assisting applicants with specific skill sets.
Check Out Job Boards
Many businesses and companies use recruiters to help them with their job hiring. If you take note of the job listings on job boards, most of them are posted by recruiters. Try to check the job listing closely to see who posted it and if they work in your industry. If that is a yes, take note of their contact details and reach out to them.
If they message you back, you can let them know you are looking for a job and would like their assistance. If the job posting was posted by a recruitment agency, you can also contact the recruitment company directly.
Put Your CV Out On Job Boards
You may be surprised to learn that recruiters check resumes posted on job boards even if they did not apply for a job opening. Many job sites nowadays allow job seekers to leave their resumes on their profiles, and recruiters can check these resumes to see if they match their criteria. If everything is up to date, they may reach out to you for a position you may want to consider.
Work With Staffing Agencies
You can also contact staffing agencies who can connect you to the recruiters they use for their staffing needs. Please make sure that these staffing agencies work in your industry so that it will be easier to find a recruiter who works within your field. If not, they can help you find opportunities that you may need to be made aware of.
Ask Your Network
Your friends and coworkers can also help you find recruiters who can help you with their job search if they have used recruiters to land their current positions. They can introduce them to you directly or give you a recommendation.
If you are a new job seeker, you can seek the help of your college or university’s career services department to get a referral to a recruiter. You can also attend career events to meet these recruiters and learn more about the positions you can apply to.
Reach Out To Companies Or Possible Employers
For those who wish to work for a specific company or employer, consider contacting them to see if they can recommend a recruiter who can help. If they use another company to help with their recruitment, ask for their name and reach out.
If they don’t reply, don’t take it negatively. Companies you reach out to may note your interest and include you in their job pool if they need candidates like you for any potential positions they may open in the future.
Check The Reviews Of The Recruiter’s Work
If you have figured out which recruiter you want to work with but still want to ensure they are legitimate, you can check the reviews they received from their previous clients. If the recruiter works with a recruiting company, finding their reviews may be difficult. But you can still base their potential on checking the reviews for the agency.
In the competitive job market, you should use all the help you can get to help improve your success rate in landing your dream job. With the help of a recruiter, you can see the job market in a different light and improve your success rate in scoring that job. But, before partnering with one, make sure they are the right fit for your needs and let them know precisely what you are looking for to make your job search more fruitful than before.
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