7 Signs You’re Working with a Great Recruiter
Let’s be honest - recruiters don’t have the best reputation.
There are lots of recruiters and agencies that see recruitment as a sprint rather than a marathon - get people signed on quickly to meet targets and earn payouts.
But we do things a bit differently around here.
We work to create exceptional pairings between clients and candidates, so that both the job seeker and employer can thrive in that new relationship.
Look out for these 7 signs to make sure you’re working with a great recruiter:
1. They have great communication skills
The average recruitment process can take up to 42 days, according to the Society of Human Resources Management.
Now, imagine that being dragged out even further with a recruiter who doesn’t respond to your messages or leaves you in the dark for days on end.
A great recruiter is someone who is responsive, easy to reach and updates you frequently about the application process (the good, the bad and the ugly).
2. They’re building a relationship with you
The modern-day jobseeker has gotten very good at knowing when someone is just telling you what you want to hear or reading from a script.
You’ll know you’re working with a good recruiter when they take the time to build a real working relationship with you.
This means asking you lots of questions, taking the time to understand you and your goals and becoming a real cheerleader for your career development.
3. They provide prep, tips and advice
A great recruiter is someone who genuinely wants to see you succeed, and will do everything they can to help get you there.
They might offer you tips, advice and interview prep based on their exclusive insight into the company’s hiring process.
And they won’t just be a ‘Yes Man’ either - they’ll provide you with constructive feedback to help boost your chances at getting the job.
4. They’ll advocate for you
As much as they’re looking to fill a client’s position, a good recruiter will advocate for the best interest of the candidate as well.
They can’t wave a magic wand and make all your dreams come true, but they also won’t be afraid to communicate your needs and wants from a job position to the employer.
5. They’ve done their research
A great recruiter will have extensive knowledge of:
The industry
The job position
The employer
The current market
The needs and wants of the candidate (you!)
This, in particular, is how you avoid working with recruiters who throw irrelevant jobs your way and hope that they stick.
6. They’re well-networked
A network is made up of credible working relationships, and recruitment is heavily dependent on it.
If you can see that the recruiter has a well-developed network with a range of people from different industries, you know that they’ve earned a credible reputation for a reason.
7. They’re just nice to talk to
Particularly from a client perspective, recruiters are responsible for the wellbeing of candidates throughout the recruitment process.
A great recruiter should be friendly and easy to talk to, like a co-worker (as you are working with them!)
They also shouldn’t be pushy or pressuring you to make any decisions that you’re uncertain about - they need to have your best interests at heart.
