5 Reasons Why Talking to a Recruiter Could Be More Helpful Than You Think
You’re probably familiar with the old saying: “It's easier to get a job when you already have one.” Well, it's also easier to find a (better) job with the help of a recruiter.
Don’t wait till you’re burnt out to consider talking to a recruiter about your professional situation and your future goals. Getting a little help from a recruiter you trust is much better than navigating your career journey alone. Recruiters also follow hiring trends and can help your interests align with the changing job market.
Notably the most placeable candidates are the ones who seek out opportunities well before they’ve reached their quitting or breaking point.
1. Know your $ worth
Understanding the job market for your field of work is just as important as knowing your industry, even if you’re not actively seeking new employment. Whether you’re a hiring manager, employer, or intern, charting actionable goals will save you from some avoidable and yes, unexpected detours.
Save yourself the standard $249 Glassdoor subscription and instead talk to a recruiter about your expected salary range. This will give you a better idea making that decision too, and whether moving out might be better than moving up.
2. Keep your options open
Let the recruiter know your desired timeline to change jobs and whether or not you are interested in considering opportunities as they present themselves. But also convey to a recruiter how you are already a valued team member at your organization.
Recruiters are seeking intentional decision-makers and people who want career growth- not just any job. You never know, that may be enough to convince the employer you should be their first choice for hire.
3. You’re ready for a change
A desire for career change can be interpreted in many ways. It may be your boss who’s giving you a hard time or the lack of growth opportunity in the organization. Some folks just feel like it's time to move on.
A good recruiter is not simply transactional in nature but will walk you through your need for change and explore your motivating factors. Size of employer, culture fit, and greater flexibility are just a few reasons that jobseekers might explore other options.
We know our clients and can give you a straightforward answer on which organizations meet your needs.
4. Timing is everything
Maybe you are thinking about leaving; what is a good timeframe to start brushing up that resume and sprucing up your LinkedIn profile?
We suggest three to seven months as an adequate timeline for the discovery and job search process.
Employers move at their own pace as far as hiring and that has nothing to do with your viability as a job seeker. Also depending on your field of work, different jobs can be in higher demand, or more competitive at certain times of the year. Upload your resume to let us know you’re interested in a private conversation about what’s out there and what’s possible for you.
5. An advocate for you
Lastly, I can’t stress enough how helpful it can be to have a recruiter acting in your best interests. Recruiters can be agents for your career change, if we receive a good understanding of where you’ve been and where you want to be.
Recruiters take action on your behalf, follow up with hiring managers, and even provide additional resume and interview help. Traditional HR professionals won’t make this kind of time investment in potential job candidates. Their main mission is to secure the best applicants at the right price point. If that’s not you, they will move on to the next candidate without offering any feedback or assistance.
Without a recruiter to stake out the goals and timelines, applicants can fall to the wayside or worse, be left at the end of the interview process without a desirable offer. You can eliminate the unknown by working with a recruiter on your next job search.
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Start a conversation with a trusted recruiter today at recruitbigfish.com, apply to a role that interests you or simply upload your resume for general consideration.
