HOW DO YOU GET CONTACTED BY A RECRUITER
October 12th, 2006
There is a current candidate shortage and recruiters are having problems finding top talent. Most employers are looking for someone who is currently working, but they also will look at candidates who are NOT working if you have experience, skills and a stable work history.
If you want to receive “recruiting calls” from top recruiters you need to become visible in your profession. Join organizations, speak at events, join non-profit efforts, become active in the Professional Association of your profession and attend networking events.
You need to inform people you trust that you are contemplating a career move because often someone you know may get a call and they could refer you.
It is also to be proactive. Before you contact a search firm, research the types of positions they place. Most firms specialize in certain professions and you want to only contact firms who specialize in exactly what you do.
Many positions represented by Search Firms are NOT
Advertised! When you are in a job search you need to utilize all resources and Search Firms are one of those resources.
If you are NOT employed, you need to also identify
CONTRACT or TEMP Placement Firms. Many companies like to “TRY BEFORE THEY BUY” and many long term contracts turn into full-time opportunities.
Good luck in your search…Barb Bruno, CPC, CTS