Finding the right job can be tough, whether you are newly reentering the workforce or looking for your next career move. Using job boards can feel like you’re pitching your resume into a black hole, never to be heard from again. Asking friends and family for help can result in well-meaning referrals for positions you’re not remotely qualified for or that you simply don’t want. To make everything worse, searching online for advice on crafting your resume can yield a lot of conflicting opinions. Fortunately, there is help. Here’s why you should work with a recruiter for your next job search.
Time
It takes a long time to search through job postings and send out resumes. Too often, life gets in the way. Whether you’re currently working, going to school, or caring for your family, it can be tough to find the hours needed for a thorough job search.
Recruiters spend all day every day working on matching candidates with open positions. They know what’s out there, and they’re dedicated to filling those openings. Their knowledge can save you a great deal of time in your job search.
Networking
Recruiters have a far more extensive network than you do. It’s a huge part of their job. Your recruiter’s network becomes your network, and he or she will work hard to get you into a position that is truly the right fit.
Opportunities
Not all available jobs ever make it onto a job board. Recruiters know of opportunities that you are unlikely to find on your own. Working with a recruiter increases the number of positions that are available to you, thus increasing your chances of receiving the offer you truly want.
If your first opportunity doesn’t work out, you will stay in your recruiter’s database. With advanced applicant tracking systems, you don’t have to worry that you will fall off the recruiter’s radar. Your resume will come up when a good potential match becomes available.
Advice and Assistance
Recruiters know that making you look good makes them look good. Therefore, they are eager to help you present yourself in the best possible light. Whether you need help polishing your resume, someone to coach you on interview techniques, or assistance with negotiating after receiving an offer, your recruiter is in your corner.
Ready for a New Job?
If you’re ready to find your next position, Custom Staffing is here to help. Look through our available assignments, and then apply online or call us today.
