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Recruiters are the connection between job seekers and a company. They help companies fill open roles by finding qualified candidates โ people they think have the skills, experience, and ability to do the job well. If youโre looking for a job, you might come across a recruiter during your search. So, what exactly does a recruiter do, and how should you talk to one?
Weโll cover:
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How to Talk to a Recruiter
How to Reach Out to a Recruiter on LinkedIn
If you see a recruiter looking to fill a role youโre interested in, you can reach out to them on LinkedIn. In your message, share your interest, experience, and the role youโd like to discuss with them.
Itโs best to be โshort and sweet,โ Matthew Warzel, certified professional resume writer and former Fortune 500 recruiter, says. โThey are busy-bodies, usually juggling multiple openings at a time and speaking with tens, sometimes hundreds of candidates each day!โ
How (and When) to Follow Up With a Recruiter
If you donโt hear back, that means you may not be the best fit for that specific role. But that doesnโt mean you need to lose connection with the recruiter.
โIf you arenโt a fit for that specific role youโre interviewing with the recruiter for, you may fit a future role,โ Warzel says. โBe sure to ping that recruiter every 6-8 weeks.โ
While you donโt need to do regimented follow-ups, checking in with the recruiter every few months can help keep you fresh in their mind.
Recruiters: The Bottom Line
Recruiters are the bridge between companies and job seekers. If youโre looking for a new role, a recruiter might be able to connect you with great opportunities youโre qualified for. Youโll need to effectively show them your skills and experience and honestly share what kind of role youโre looking for.
โRecruiters cannot help you if you are lacking direction,โ Warzel advises. โUnderstand not only the achievements and accomplishments you can bring into the new role, but most importantly, what value do you offer? How can you be the Tylenol to the hiring teamโs pains, and how can you make their lives easier? If you are equipped with this knowledge, a [recruiter] interview should be a piece of cake. Remember, they want you to be the right fit.โ
Check out the article link below! ๐๐๐
https://careercenter.bauer.uh.edu/blog/2023/08/11/what-is-a-recruiter-and-how-to-talk-to-one/
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