Thinking of hiring a recruiter for help finding a new job? Read the following first!
A relationship of trust, you will establish
Transparency and trust are the foundation of a good relationship with a recruiter. Think about it: how do you want him to refer you to his clients if he doesn't trust you? Be honest and make good contact.
Seriously, you will proceed
When you work with a recruiter, he expects your desire to find a new job to be genuine. In other words: avoid wasting his time by approaching him if your approach is not really serious and you are not sure you want to change your job. Also be realistic about your future location. Do not submit your application for a position in St-Eustache if you live in Ste-Julie and do not intend to move. You will only waste your time and that of the recruiter. In addition, the recruiter's primary mission is not to help you negotiate upward your current working conditions, but to fill the position that an employer has entrusted to him and, at the same time, to help you find a new job that will better meet your expectations.
Clearly you will introduce yourself
During your first exchange, explain who you are - from a professional point of view, of course - and what your goals and expectations are. Make it clear what type of position you are looking for, why you are the right person and how you would meet the needs of the business. This will maximize your chances of being presented with jobs that truly match what you want for the rest of your career. Also, it's good to talk proudly about your best achievements, but avoid being arrogant and putting too much on.
Quick follow-ups, you will do
Do you hate sending resumes and getting a response a month later or never having one? The recruiter also hates offering you jobs and not receiving prompt follow-up. To ensure an efficient hiring process, it is essential to quickly return calls and emails. Otherwise, you risk damaging your budding relationship with this ally in your job search and even missing out on the job of your dreams. It is also essential that you have availability for the different stages of the process (interviews, tests, etc.).
Impossible requests, you will avoid
A recruiter is not a magician who can grant all your wishes. Have realistic expectations, especially when it comes to salary. Do not demand out of the ordinary working conditions because here too you will only waste your time and that of the recruiter.
The essential information you will communicate
If you've already met the employer the recruiter wants to put you in contact with, it's important to let them know. You have a court file preventing you from traveling south of the border and the position for which the recruiter is contacting you requires travel to the US, do not wait until the end of the process to inform him !!
Try to get around it, you will avoid
Do you think you are maximizing your chances of getting the job by bypassing the recruiter and communicating directly with his client? That's a very bad idea. It will simply show that you do not know how to respect the rules and that you are boorish.
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