When looking for the perfect role, you might approach a recruitment company to help you find it! Your conversations with recruiters might be slightly more relaxed as they get to know you and what you are looking for. However, there are ways to ensure your recruiter will be jumping at the chance to put you forward for roles. Here are our recruitment agency etiquette tips and some advice to keep in mind when you work with a recruiter.
When approaching a recruiter, try to understand how they work and what they specialise in. This is key for specialist recruiters; it will be extremely beneficial to you to know who to approach directly. Research the company, and check out the consultants on LinkedIn.
You should also feel they understand your needs, so you are comfortable going forward with the right person. It’s just like a job application in that respect; know your stuff, do your research and make sure you feel it’s the right way to proceed.
Once again, it’s just like a job application. Remember, you have someone working on your behalf and speaking to hiring managers to get you noticed. If you withhold or embellish information, both you and the recruiter will suffer.
The hiring manager is not the only person you have to impress. Don’t treat a recruitment agency as a fast track to that interview. They are there to help and, more importantly, offer you roles that could be the perfect role. Give them a reason to put you forward for roles, especially if there are exclusive roles you wouldn’t be aware of without the recruiter.
Be sure you feel you are receiving exemplary service too, and that you do not feel like just one of many candidates. If you feel like it’s a great working partnership, then it’s a great way to move forward with the job search!
Let the recruiter know you are open to contact by being proactive with your side of the communication. A quick email to enquire on the latest roles or feedback, will demonstrate your eagerness. Stay fresh in their mind, and you’ll be top of the list for any roles that might be the perfect fit.
The pandas believe in a great consultant-candidate relationship. Our panda values will tell you that! We are always here to help, so get in touch today.