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Everyone needs three allies in their life a good accountant to manage
your money a good doctor to manage your health and a good recruiter to
manager your career. When dealing with your accountant and your doctor,
there are certain elements you bring to the relationship that increases
their abilities to manage your particulars. This holds true with your
recruiter as well! A call from an executive recruiter will not be a
nuisance or an imposition when treated professionally.
First and foremost, when establishing a strong working relationship with
any recruiter the most direct way to do this is through open and honest
communications. For example, if you are not interested in relocating to a
new city, say so. If you are interested in a particular company, say so.
If you have already interviewed with one or several other companies, say
so.
Just as your doctor asks you specific questions to diagnosis your ailment,
your recruiter will also ask you specific questions to qualify you for a
particular opportunity. These questions would include but are not limited
to, what are your current position responsibilities? Current growth
potential/desires? Relocation options and salary requirements. Be direct
and give honest answers. The answers you provide to your recruiter will
determine how he/she will know which companies and opportunities would
pique your interest. Allowing the doors to open to a new career of a
lifetime.
Secondly, do not mistake a professional recruiter with a resume factory.
The differences are astounding. A resume factory will simply send a stack
of resumes to companies and sits back waiting for a call. In contrast, an
executive recruiter is involved in the hiring process from the initial
recruitment phone call, through the entire interview process, through the
offer negotiation, acceptance of the offer, resignation and finally
concluding upon the start of employment with the Client.
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