Posts Tagged ‘recruiter’

At Job Interviews, What You Don’t Say Matters To Recruiters

At Job Interviews, What You Don’t Say Matters To Recruiters

The recruitment and selection process is complicated and confusing. For many job seekers, the term conveys strong emotions. Controlling your emotions when participating in a recruitment campaign can heavily impact on your chances of success.   When it comes to trying to find a job, job seekers focus on the things they say and present [...]

How to Think Like a Headhunter!

How to Think Like a Headhunter!

Want to get an interview? Then begin to think like a Headhunter or Recruiter! Ask yourself specifically what is the position and exactly who are they looking for to fill it? What qualities do they appreciate in a candidate? Is company mission oriented “all hands on deck until the job is done” culture? Perform enough [...]

5 Mistakes About Retained Recruiters

5 Mistakes About Retained Recruiters

“As a candidate, I can get hired without talking to the retained recruiter.”   Wrong. The first problem with that idea is you will likely not know about the job without talking to the recruiter. Retained recruiters are sometimes the only one with details about the position. It is not unusual for a retained search [...]

Avoid These Job Hunting Mistakes

Avoid These Job Hunting Mistakes

Job Hunting is a difficult, stressful experience for anyone. Unsurprisingly, many people approach job hunting incorrectly and end up with an unsatisfactory job, or no job at all. Here are some key mistakes to avoid when looking for a job.   Waiting for something good to happen. While it is not unheard of for a job [...]

Working With a Recruiter – Why, Who, How?

Working With a Recruiter – Why, Who, How?

There are a whole lot of recruiters offering various services. How should you choose a recruiter and how can you make the most out of working with him or her? Why should I work with a recruiter? Looking for a job can be a full-time job. Networking, putting your profile out there, and searching for opportunities are [...]

Recruiters: Gatekeepers of Hidden Jobs

Recruiters: Gatekeepers of Hidden Jobs

What Recruiters Do Recruiters may work within an organization’s human resources department typically or on an outsourced basis. Most recruiters tend to specialize in permanent, full-time, direct-hire positions or contract positions, but occasionally in both. The recruiters responsibility is to filter candidates as per the requirements of each client/company in which they represent. Types of [...]

How To Work With A Recruiter – Guidelines

How To Work With A Recruiter – Guidelines

When I was a recruiter I regularly received in excess of 300 CVs per day. I thought I would share with you some guidelines for submitting your CV or resume to an agency RELEVANCE: Do not bother to look at our industry specialism. Just because we are experts in business resilience recruitment and you are [...]

Finding the Right Recruiter For Your Job Search

Choosing a recruiter can have a major impact on your career: the right recruiter can play a major role in achieving job success and security; the wrong recruiter get you stuck in a bad or even career damaging situation. In over twenty five years in the recruiting field, I have observed recruiters on both these [...]