Many of us are choosing to search for new positions on popular job boards and we are increasingly turning to social media channels to look for open vacancies. This leaves people wondering why they should be considering using a recruiter to help them along the way.
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There are many advantages to using an established recruitment agency rather than ‘going it alone’ as a good recruiter will have years of experience and a proven track record of adding value to your job search efforts. Of course, it’s a minefield out there when looking which agency to choose and we understand that in the past some people have had bad experiences with ‘less than perfect’ employment finders and this is why it’s a wise move to use a specialist agency. These kind of recruiters are valuable for their industry knowledge and have well established relationships with employers and candidates alike and above all … they have pride & dedication in what they do.
Recruiters that understand ‘people’ and understand their needs and desires can help you increase your chances in this competitive marketplace. Therefore, here are six reasons why you really should be using a recruitment agency to land you that next job opportunity and further your career.
- Inside Knowledge – Just by the nature of their business, recruiters will have direct contact with many different companies within your chosen industry. It takes considerable time and effort building relationships with employers, HR departments and hiring managers, but this means they get to know job descriptions inside
out. They will know the particular employers reputation, work ethos and nature of the business extremely well. Good recruiters will obtain insights and have access to inside information if you successfully gain an interview. These are details which you wouldn’t have known otherwise if you had approach the company on your own.
Interview preparation – An experienced recruiter will prepare you for an interview providing you with advice about making the best impression possible. You will be briefed about the company and possibly the interviewers style, so you know what to expect when you arrive at the interview. This is invaluable information as there would be very little chance of knowing the type of people and questions they may be asking otherwise.
- Less competition – Your recruiter is representing you, so there will be less competition when it comes to putting candidates forward for suitable positions. Recruiters have a knack of finding the ‘right person’ for specific vacancies, which is helpful as there won’t be as many people applying for the position you are competing for.
- The hidden vacancy – Sometimes companies don’t actually advertise their vacant positions
via the usual channels and don’t have the time handle the recruitment process themselves. Many of the best positions never make it to the outside world publicly and only your recruiter is aware of these vacancies. Good recruiters have their ‘finger on the pulse’ and have established contacts that allow them to have the best jobs that are available. These are the kind of positions that you wouldn’t normally know about, so with the help of your recruiter, you will have the opportunity to apply for these.
Negotiating – Good recruiters are experts at handling details that involve offers and will act as a liaison to answer questions such as: contract terms, salary, relocation packages and other benefits. When it comes to closing a deal for a job offer your recruiter can alleviate the stress of dealing with these negotiations and will have the best interest of the candidate at heart when it comes to a mutual acceptance.
- Recruiters are free – The professional services provided to you by your recruiter cost you nothing because the hiring employer pays the recruiter. Generally the recruiter is paid when the rig
ht candidate is found and remains at the company for an agreed period of time, so this is why it’s in the best interest of the recruit to find the right person for the right job.
If you use a specialist recruiter to help you find your next job there are benefits for all parties involved. Obviously, you can celebrate by landing a new job which will hopefully be long lasting and productive whilst the company benefits with a valuable employee for the future. But what about the recruiter? … They continue to establish themselves as a trusted and professional business that thrive on creating relationships.
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