A candidate recently asked, “How do I best work with you?” This is a great question. She had someone tell her to “call each week and stay in the recruiters face and make sure they are working for you!”
First and foremost, keep in mind that a recruiter is being paid to fill a job, thus providing a service for their client. Part of that includes qualifying and screening candidates to save the client time in the hiring process.
At Media Staffing Network, we may not work like other recruiters. We ask you to sign confidentiality forms as well as forms that allow us to check your references (which we don’t do until you tell us it is ok). In return, our clients also sign confidentiality agreements to protect you. We don’t send out resumes without having a candidate’s approval and being assured that they are interested in the position.
As a recruiter we develop a very specific job profile and set of required skills for our clients open positions. Our goal is to locate candidates that fit, and then to discuss with them on how they may be a fit. When there is a fit, a recruiter should work with a candidate in how to best present their skills, accomplishments and why they should be granted an interview. A recruiter can not get someone a job, only an interview, it is up to the candidate in the interview to close the job. However, we are responsible to get our candidates prepared for that interview.
The most important things for you to do are:
- Check in periodically if you have not heard from them
- Keep them updated as to changes in your status or skills, especially with your contact information
- Work with reputable recruiters
- Check their websites to see what new positions are open
- Be aware that recruiters get many calls and emails, if they are not working on a job that fits your skills, understand that they may not be able to get back to you right away – don’t take it personally
- Be honest and upfront – don’t tell the recruiter one thing and the hiring manager at the client another thing
- Help them create your angle in how they can best sell your skills to the client that is hiring
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