Just because you’ve scheduled time to speak with a recruiter doesn’t mean your work is done. By preparing you’re guaranteeing your time will be will spent. Here are 6 tips to prepare you for working with a staffing professional:
1. Ask Questions
Don’t just go with any staffing agency. Make sure the recruiter will represent you well by asking these questions:
- “Do you specialize in the industry I work in?”
- “How often do you staff roles with the skill sets in my background?”
- “In what types of companies and industries have you placed people like me?”
- “Do you proactively market your candidates? How does the process work?”
- “How can I make myself for marketable to employers?”
2. Be Honest
Be truthful about what you’re looking for – and honest about your not. Are you seeking temporary assignments or a full-time role? Being clear about your objectives is the only way a staffing professional can do the best possible job for you. If you decide to continue job searching on your own don’t leave your recruiter out of the loop. Promptly inform the staffing agency if you have a job lead in the pipeline. The same holds true for personal obligations that might impact your availability.
3. Don’t expect recruiters to do your part
Recruiters are there to give you guidance, not execute for you.
Recruiters can provide an objective view of your chances of landing a job, which is critical to you as you move forward. Ask for a candid appraisal of your strengths as a candidate. If they’re doing their job, they’ll give you unvarnished feedback. But that means you need to listen without going on the defensive — and then be willing to take action based on their advice.
4. Don’t be shy about money
There’s no reason to withhold information about your compensation expectations or what you’ve been paid by past employers. The recruiter’s job is to suggest a rate or salary that’s fair for both parties.
These resources can help you determine what to expect based on your skills, experience and location. Armed with that information, you’ll feel more confident when discussing money.
5. Stay in touch, even after you land an assignment
Many recruiters continue to provide guidance while you’re on assignment — especially while you’re new. That goes for you, too: Be sure to approach your recruiter first about any issues you might be experiencing with a company.
6. Spread the good news
When you find a staffing agency you love to work with, consider recommending it to friends and colleagues!
No matter where you are in the job hunting process, honesty and responsiveness provide a great foundation for building a solid relationship with any recruiter.
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Via: https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/job-market/how-to-build-a-strong-relationship-with-a-job-recruiter
