When contracting the assistance of a professional recruiter, many job seekers presume that they are at the mercy of the recruiter, when in fact, the circumstances are reversed. Your job search efforts should be met with enthusiasm, as recruiters are actively seeking information about your skills and experience to find a good fit for you. You should expect nothing less than the best service when working with a recruiter.
An Empathetic Nature
A professional recruiter typically works with hundreds of candidates actively engaged in the job search. The ability to convey empathy and a genuine understanding of how the job seeker feels is a crucial element of working in this field. Your recruiter should inquire about your preferences in your industry, but make sure you note the type of company culture you prefer too, as well as any challenges you face personally that can affect your job performance. The recruiter should also give off a supportive nature to aid you during the job search. Expect a good recruiter to listen to your challenges and offer suggestions on how to speed up the search and acquire more interviewing opportunities to help you gain employment.
A Respectful Approach
It doesn't matter if a recruiter is overwhelmed by a large number of clients; you deserve respect with each and every interaction. You are essentially a client for your recruiter, which means you should expect to be treated respectfully at all times. It is not too much to ask to expect your recruiter to return your calls, send you tips on enhancing your skills and document your progress during the job search. Unanswered calls, brisk correspondence and clipped conversations do not communicate respect.
Honest Feedback
You are bound to experience rejections when interviewing for positions during your job search. Request honest feedback from your recruiter to help you improve performance during interviews or further develop your skill set. A recruiter should be able to provide you with feedback from potential employers and deliver the information in a respectful manner. It is not helpful if your recruiter stretches the truth about leads that are potential job scams or does not convey negative feedback from their clients. Recruiters should be willing to coach you, help prepare you for interviews and deliver bad news to help you recognize personality traits that could be viewed negatively by potential employers. You need the truth in order to acquire a position that fits your qualifications and offers you long-term success.
Recruiters do work for their own clients and companies, but they ultimately work for the job seekers too. Expect to enhance your job search with a recruiter who displays honesty, empathy and respect every time you communicate. With the right recruiter, you may have doors opening that you least expected that can lead to a fruitful career.
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