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The Benefits of Working With a Recruiter

Looking for a new job, or getting an idea of what might be out there should the time come, can be a long and arduous process.

It could pay real dividends to partner with a recruiter in your job search. Recruiters are professional job finders, working with candidates and companies alike to speed up the process of filling staff openings with someone perfect for the position.

But what’s in it for you? Why should you work with a recruiter instead of doing it on your own?

It’s more efficient. Recruiters are in constant contact with companies, firms, brokerage houses, and very specialized organizations looking for specific types of workers. You are one of those particular types of employees! Your given set of financial and technical skills belong in a specialized environment, but trying to find that office can be difficult. Working with a recruiter who understands both your skills and a company’s needs can cut considerably, the time it takes you to find a new job.

They know about jobs not posted anywhere else. Companies sometimes prefer to post new or open positions internally, or only with select recruiters, because they’re looking for something particular. You, working as your own hiring agency, won’t know about these positions and, as a result, you can’t apply for them. Recruiters are like your backstage pass for a VIP party — they have the in and know all the secret postings no one else can see.

Job coach and resume expert in one. A recruiter’s job is to help people find new positions while assisting companies in filling vacancies. They’re experts in knowing what hiring managers are looking for on resumes and in providing advice on how to ace that interview. Use their expertise to make your resume shine and gain the hiring manager’s attention and secure more interviews. Polishing up your resume will help the recruiter, too, as they typically get a commission from companies they work with when a successful placement is made.

They benefit when you get hired. About that commission — the more you make, the bigger their cut. It’s in their best interest, and yours, when your salary offer is high. They have a personal and professional reason to advocate for you when it’s time to consider a job offer. They understand the salary range for the position, so they know what salary is too much to ask for, or when you’re setting your sights too low.

They’re a lifeline in a lonely process. Looking for a job on your own usually means sending out scores of resumes for opportunities that sound perfect and then spending days or weeks waiting for an email or phone call that never arrives. When you work with a recruiter, you’ll get updates along the way. He or she will know whether the position’s been filled or if it’s still open. They can offer you other jobs to consider that might be an excellent fit for your skillset. They can also provide you those all-important words of encouragement when the going gets tough.

When you’re ready to look for a new job, consider calling a recruiter and setting up an appointment. At IFG Global, we work with industry-leading companies to bring you the best professional opportunities. Please take a look at our jobs database today, then give us a call. We’re ready to help you cash in on your expertise.