How to Use a Recruiting Company to Find a Job
A recruiting company acts as a bridge between talented job seekers and employers looking to hire them. Often, employers rely on recruiting companies to find them the right candidates and individuals look up to these firms to place them in suitable positions. Recruiting companies have the distinctive advantage of being able to work with both sides of the table. When an employer finds a suitable candidate or a job seeker finds the right job through a recruiting firm, everybody wins. This article tells you how to use a recruiting company to find a job.
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Find a job recruiting firm that specializes in placing professionals in your line of work or the field you are interested in. For example, companies like TEKSystems specialize in placing IT professionals. The Creative Group caters to individuals seeking creative jobs like advertising, graphic design and copywriting. The Boss Group is another recruiting firm that specializes in placing creative professionals both as full-time employees and freelance contractors. Also, determine which recruiting firms work with clients in the geographical area you are willing to move to or prefer working in.
You could use the Internet to research and narrow down a list of recruiting companies. Or you could use your phone book, Chamber of Commerce directory or other contacts to find local recruiting firms. -
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Establish contact and rapport. Once you find a recruiting firm that matches your interests, skills and experience, follow their instructions to set up a profile. Some web sites require you to upload your resume in a template. Some allow you to upload your work samples or portfolio. If there is an e-mail or contact phone number listed on the web site, write to them or call them, introduce yourself and tell them about the type of opportunities you are interested in. You may be contacted by a recruiter from the firm asking you to send your resume, availability, expected salary and other details.
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Stay connected with recruiters in the recruiting company. You could e-mail them saying that you are available or interested and update them about new experiences or skills you have acquired. Also, visit their web site regularly for newly posted opportunities. Sign up for updates and newsletters, which will often lead you to job fairs or open positions in your area.
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Update your profile and resume on the recruiting company's web site so it is always current. Follow up with your recruiter on jobs you have applied for. You could even ask the recruiter for tips on handling client interviews because they have more background information about the client and know exactly what the client is seeking in a candidate.
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Search job boards for positions that interest you. When you find one, make a note of the recruiting company representing the position. Get in touch with them, send them your resume and other information and let them know that you are interested. If you don't hear from them in a day or two, follow up, either with a phone call or an e-mail.
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Tips & Warnings
Stay in touch with the recruiting company even after you have landed a job. You never know when you might be needing their services again.
Make sure your profile is not submitted to the same position by different recruiters simultaneously. This can disqualify your candidacy for the position. Choose one recruiting firm and stick with it, at least for that particular position. Tell your recruiter if you have already applied for other positions directly with an employer. Do not pay a recruiting firm to place you. Job recruiting firms earn commissions from employers when they help place a candidate.
