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Episode 1247:
Laura Gariepy's insightful article on Women Who Money delves into the potential benefits and considerations of utilizing a recruiter in your job search. She navigates the nuances of recruitment processes, highlighting how a good recruiter can streamline your job hunt, access unadvertised opportunities, and negotiate on your behalf, ultimately advocating for a judicious approach in choosing the right recruiter to amplify your career prospects.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/recruiting-firm-recruiter-help-job-search/
Quotes to ponder:
"Remember, your recruiter isn't paid unless you get hired."
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[00:00:00] This is Optimal Work Daily, Episode 1247. Can a recruiter really help with my job search?
[00:00:06] By Laura Garreppi of WomenWhoMoney.com. And I'm Dan, I'm your host, and welcome back to Optimal
[00:00:12] Work Daily, or welcome for the first time if you are new here. This is where I read to you
[00:00:17] from some of the very best blogs that cover work, productivity, and entrepreneurship.
[00:00:22] So with that, let's jump right into ouriter impacts the job search process. How your job search works when it involves a recruiting firm. Without the help of a recruiter, everything is on you.
[00:01:41] You need to find advertised open positions,
[00:01:43] submit your resume and pray it actually gets reviewed,
[00:01:47] attend interviews, starting salary, making it in their best interest to get you the highest offer possible. You just have to be sure the highest paying job is actually the right opportunity for you. More interested in a hardy benefits package or the ability to work remotely, express that very clearly to your recruiter from the beginning. Access to opportunities. You may be wondering, can I get an in with these organizations on my own?
[00:03:04] Maybe.
[00:03:05] However, working with a recruiter can get your resume to impress hiring managers, keeping it factual, of course. 5. Help you prepare for interviews. They have great intel on the company and hiring managers. Great recruiters may also provide tips to
[00:04:20] starting a new position off on the right foot. 6. one. They'll, one, gloss over your skill set, work history, and career goals. Two, demonstrate that they don't get your industry. Three, suggest you pursue opportunities that don't align with your aspirations and values. Four, submit you to companies without your consent.
[00:05:41] Five, skip improving your resume
[00:05:44] or doing the firm. Four, the recruiter's LinkedIn profile. And five, previous candidates they've worked with, if possible. Your goal is to understand their background and reputation. Do they seem well-versed in your industry or career type? Are there any obvious red flags? If your initial inquiry comes back clean,
[00:07:01] it's worth spending a few minutes chatting with them.
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[00:08:24] And we've even loved their product as remote workers. engine that helps you find quality candidates fast. And Indeed doesn't just help you hire faster. 93% of employers agree Indeed delivers the highest quality matches compared to other job sites. One of the things I love about Indeed is that it makes hiring all in one place so easy because Indeed's matching engine is constantly learning from your preferences. So the more you use Indeed, the better it gets.
[00:09:42] And listeners of this show will get a $75 sponsored job credit