Job seeker tips for working with a recruiter

[Reyed Mia (Apprentice, DIU)]

Job seeker tips for working with a recruiter

Be prepared to answer interview questions for the recruiter. Think of an interview with a recruiter in the same way as you would a regular job interview. Be ready to share your resume and your experience and demonstrate why you are a good fit in the meeting with your recruiter.

Recruiters may ask you tough questions because it's their job to qualify candidates for employers. Do your research beforehand and take all the steps to prepare for an interview and show that you are knowledgeable about the hiring firm and your industry. A good preparation step is to write down responses to common interview questions and practice delivering your answers with confidence before your meeting.

Stay personable and get to know your recruiter. Why? In order to perform their jobs well, many recruiters maintain important connections with top hiring managers. It's definitely in your best interest to establish a friendly working relationship with recruiters in your field. By creating and maintaining this relationship, you can learn important information such as an employer's company culture or work environment. Recruiters may even know about available jobs before they're advertised. So if you've made a good impression with a recruiter, you could rise to the top of their candidate list and be one of the first they call when a new job opens. In all cases, developing this strong relationship starts with congeniality and respect.

Source:thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=3505