How to Get the Best Out of Recruiters and Increase Your Chances of Finding Your Perfect Job

Recruiters are very important to the hiring process because they are the gatekeepers to introducing you as a qualified candidate to hiring managers. We want to talk to you about the strategy that you should take when talking with recruiters to help convince them that you are the right candidate for the job. This is very important and we want to help prepare you for success. People need to take their careers very seriously. This means that you must be presentable, professional, and ready to talk business when you meet recruiters. Corporate recruiters are so important to the hiring process for organizations. There are small, medium, and large size corporations that have their own internal recruiters to help them fill positions for their companies.

After all, companies cannot deliver services or products to their customers without great people supporting their mission. You may not get a lot of chances to meet a corporate recruiter but when you do then you have to professional to make a good impression. You do not want to make a lot of jokes and show that you are immature for the demands of the position. After all, people want to hire candidates that can do the position very well.

1. Build a Relationship First

Build a relationship with the recruiter and if at all possible meet him/her in person to build a relationship with them.This is the best way to start a meaningful connection with the recruiter

2. Have a Good Resume

When you create an online profile on a dating website, it is essentially your online resume for love. You are going to take the time that you need to fill out the profile to make sure your best qualities shine. After all, you want to meet that special someone who can make you happy. Well, this is not so different than creating a resume to get the attention of recruiters. You want to make sure that your resume stands out. Even if this means getting a professional resume writer to help you design, and develop your resume to meet your career goals. Your resume is the first opportunity for you to make a lasting impression on the recruiter. Make sure that you have your employment dates filled out properly, position descriptions which properly documented, education and certifications listed, and references ready to be provided. You want to show recruiters that you are prepared and that you can be trusted to do the job well.

3. Be Confident

The most important thing is to remember to be confident in your capabilities. If you show any hesitation in your ability to do the job or learn then recruiters will notice. If you are really not confident then take the necessary training that you need to learn your job well. Recruiters only want to bring in people who are confident and capable of doing a good job for their organization. Recruiters take pride in bringing in great talent to their companies. Company innovation and service is built on their human resources. So, please be confident in yourself. You are valuable, important, and can make a difference. There is no one like you on this planet. You are truly special and have a lot to give an organization. Best of luck to you.

Above all, be honest and open. When working with an experienced and professional recruiter, representing your experience, qualifications and intentions falsely will usually backfire. Capable recruiters will check your background, and most do know what to look for. Also, make the recruiter aware of any jobs you have already interviewed for so that he doesn’t set you up with the same employer again.

Don’t be afraid to question the recruiter! You want to know who you are working with, so fire out the questions. Ask him/her about their experience level, if they have certain areas of expertise, and how large their client base is. A reputable and successful recruiter won’t mind the questions, and will in fact be glad to demonstrate their expertise and ability.

Treat a recruiter as if they were the hiring manager. While you know they are not the one who will make the final decision, you should always act in a professional manner. Keep in touch and don’t pull a “disappearing” act should a recruiter try to contact you. If you have found work or decide you’re not interested, let the recruiter know. Frequently, a recruiter is the first point of contact with a company, so treat the situation with the attention and professionalism it deserves.

Never feel overlooked or neglected when you don’t get a call back. Keeping an open line of communication with your recruiter is important; if he/she doesn’t call, it shouldn’t be taken as a slap in the face. It simply means that your skill set is not the best match for a current opening or position. A successful recruiter is a busy recruiter; time doesn’t always allow for every candidate to be called or contacted when a hiring decision has been made.