Staffing agencies and recruiters can be a great resource for job seekers. By building a strong relationship with an agency, you are essentially enlisting an entire company to help you find a job. Learn how you can build a beneficial relationship with a recruiter or staffing agency by reading our tips below:
- You can benefit by building a relationship with an agency before you need a job.
- If you are thinking about quitting your job or you sense a big layoff looming at your current employer, you should reach out to an agency ahead of time so that they can help you be proactive in your job search.
- Your proactive attitude and willingness to find a new position before leaving your current one will certainly impress an agency and show off your great work ethic.
- Be completely open and honest about your experience and your needs.
- You should always be honest with an agency about your education and experience level, as well as your background. They cannot fully help you find the best suited position for you if you are not honest with them.
- If a potential employer requires a background check, or an education or employment verification before making an offer, it’s important that you have provided accurate information to your agency.
- Be realistic when setting your career expectations.
- While recruiters can help you find your dream job, they cannot promise to land you a position that you aren’t fully qualified for, so make sure your job expectations are realistic.
- Stay in touch!
- Make sure to always respond to a missed call or email at your earliest convenience to ensure you don’t miss out on any great opportunities.
- It’s also important to let your recruiter know how your job search is going. If you have job interviews scheduled or are going away for a few days, you should make sure to check in with your recruiter to let them know. This way they know not to schedule any other interviews for you during those times.
