Making just the right career move can be hard for anyone, but when you’re highly skilled, the stakes are even higher. You bring a lot to the table. Yet it can be tough to know which companies to go after and exactly how to position yourself. You could be leaving some truly interesting projects, a lot of money, and even prestige on the table by trying to figure out your career ladder on your own. Here are a few reasons for highly skilled job seekers to work with a recruiter.
Time Considerations
Time is money, and searching for just the right opportunity can use up a lot of it. Recruiters know what’s out there. They’ve already done their research on various companies. They know how to match candidates with the right positions. It only makes sense to take advantage of what they do best, so you can quickly get back to doing what you do best.
Networking Opportunities
If you’re highly skilled, you probably already have a fairly large network in your field. But a good recruiter’s network is still far bigger than yours. Networking is an extremely important part of any recruiter’s job, so you will be able to tap into that larger network and build new contacts.
Additional Options
Only a small fraction of all available job openings ever make it to a job board. If you stick solely to the openings you can find on your own, you could be missing out on your ideal next career move. Recruiters hear about—and fill—dream openings all the time. If you have top skills, it’s to your benefit to be in that mix of candidates.
Positioning Yourself
When you look good, your recruiter looks good. Recruiters have their thumb on the scale of the latest trends, from resume formatting to what to wear for different kinds of interview. A recruiter can help put you in the best light, incorporating your skills into an entire package that may be just what your dream company is looking for.
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