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A good, professional relationship with a Recruiter can make all the difference in your career progression and successful recruitment.
In this article, we outline the things you can do to cultivate a good working relationship between you and your recruiter.
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A Recruiter is someone who works as an agent to fill job openings that organisations have, with suitable talent who can comfortably carry out the tasks outlined in the job description.
Recruiters do this by looking through CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and details they have on file from previous applicants and put forward these individuals for the role after consulting with them to discuss the opportunity.
A Recruiter is responsible for:
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There are 7 types of Recruiters, which we outline below. While many will do the same job, there will be differences between the different styles.
Corporate Recruiter – Work directly for an organisation’s HR department and earn a monthly salary as a full-time employee. They are responsible for finding new talent for the business. Corporate Recruiters are also responsible for writing job descriptions, screening CVs, interviewing candidates, and extending job offers.
In-house Recruiters – This is part of the overall HR team responsible for onboarding new employees. In-house Recruiters are paid a monthly salary and are responsible for sourcing full-time employees for the business.
Headhunters – As the name suggests, Headhunters use different sources to find candidates with the right skill set for their job vacancy. These sources include job boards, social media and networking platforms, professional associations, and their own records.
Contingency Recruiter – Fees are only collected when a candidate has been successfully placed. This amount is usually a percentage of the candidate’s annual salary, but it can also be a flat fee.
Retained Recruiter – Similar to Contingency Recruiters, Retained Recruiters get paid part of their fee when a candidate is placed, but they also get paid a retainer by the organisation they represent.
Staffing Agency (Temp/Contract) – A client pays a set hourly rate for a contract or temporary employee, which is typically higher than the employee cost to the agency. The markup fee takes care of the staffing company’s costs.
Staffing agency recruiters help companies fill vacant positions with temporary employees. This type of recruitment is prevalent amongst industries with a lot of short-term projects such as IT and construction and seasonal sectors such as hospitality, retail, and tourism.
Outplacement Recruiter – Employers will hire an outplacement company to help them fill open vacancies when they have a downsized workforce. They can also provide career counselling and assistance with CV writing, interviewing skills, and general job hunting.
Having a professional working relationship with a Recruiter can really help your career development and get you into a new role quickly.
Below, we have outlined five ways you can build a good relationship with your Recruiter:
Understand what it is you’re looking for – Do you know what makes you unique? What is yourniche? Try to figure out what types of companies you would like to work for (SMEs or big corporates for example), this way you can be presented to the right type of business. Discuss what your ideal position looks like and what company culture style is a good fit for you.
Be specific with what you’re looking for – If you’re not open to new roles and have something specific in mind, tell your Recruiter! This will help them spend time looking for a role you are more likely to accept, and you won’t waste time looking at or discussing roles that you’re not interested in.
Be honest and open with them – It’s too easy to say you’re happy with something when you’re not really. If you don’t speak up, your Recruiter can’t find exactly what it is you’re looking for and will likely keep sending you the same job roles that you’re unhappy with.
Always be respectful – Don’t lose your cool with your Recruiter and try to always remain professional with them. This will help you build a great relationship and in return, they are more likely to want to help you and go the extra mile with you.
Keep in touch with them – This should go without saying, but you’d be surprised at how many people don’t maintain regular contact with their Recruiter. The adage “the squeaky wheel gets the oil”, is relevant here, and those who stay in touch are likely to be put forward for more jobs, more often. The most noticeable or conversational client is likely to get attention.
Keep your CV updated – Finally, make sure your contact details, CV, and cover letter are all updated regularly. Your Recruiter will look through your CV before they meet you for the first time and then reference it as and when needed, which is why it’s important to update it regularly as and when changes occur.
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There are many great Recruiters out there (and I’m sure there are some not-so-great ones too), so it’s important to do your research and find a company that works well for you. You can search for Recruiters specifically by location or experience on platforms like LinkedIn, or you can choose to go to a company directly (such as Reed, Monster, Indeed, or Glassdoor), where you will be assigned a Recruiter to support you throughout your job search.
Again, depending on your route into the business, you can reach out directly to a Recruiter via their contact info on LinkedIn (connected with them first and send them a message), or if you go via the company directly, you will have a contact number you can call them on, or sent them an email.
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It’s always good to have the support of a recruitment company behind you throughout your job search. This coupled with your own research and job hunting, should result in you successfully finding a job role that suits what you’re looking for and matches your skill set perfectly.
A Recruiter will source, screen, and connect companies with relevant talent. A good Recruiter will understand your ambitions and career goals and match relevant jobs to your experience, background, and motivations. Recruiters look past your CV and bring common sense and their expertise (as well as a human touch) to your job-seeking process.
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