Job Hunting – Don’t Blame Recruiters …..
The Job Hunting Blame Game …..
As the economy continues to tighten we are all looking for someone or something to blame for or situation or woes. This is no different when job hunting. I regularly work with jobseekers who can list out many factors to blame while they themselves come out unscathed.
Top of the blame game hit list are the poor old recruitment agencies. I worked in the sector a number of years back and had my own agency so I have a good insight into the sector. I know there are some cowboys out there but equally there are many good recruiters. The fact remains they are not the reason why you can’t change jobs or can’t find a job. And another point blaming recruiters won’t get you a job!!
How to manage a recruiter
Below are some pointers but there are more ……
Firstly manage your expectations. This is a free service so expect to get what you pay for – nothing. Anything above this will be a bonus.
Recruiters are not there to offer career advice – they put bums on seats. Having said this you may meet a nice recruiter will to help – again remember these are sales guys and gals.
In this market don’t expect a response to your email or phone call. Recruiters are coming down with paper. They don’t have time to talk to you if you do not represent $$$. Believe me if you are hot property you will know!!
Try to make contact with the recruiter but again remember previous point. A good way to get contact is via an open vacancy that you could fill. Speculative CVs are a bit of a waste of time in this market. You could also make contact via referrals.
If you do get to meet or talk to a recruiter it is up to you to maintain the communication and manage the relationship. Again these guys and gals are extremely busy. They are frantically trying to source new jobs in order to place you. They don’t have time to call you up to tell you nothing. You have to stay in touch BUT avoid stalking.
Be good to recruiters and they will be good to you.
STOP BLAMING as it won’t help you find a new job!! Are you really doing everything you can? From experience working with many jobseekers most are not.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 8:17 am
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