Job hunts are not an easy task. For every job out there, there can be many other candidates just as qualified or more qualified than you.
For the companies, they have to be discerning and sift through many potential applicants that can turn out to be the best person for the role.
To cut through the work and minimise time spent, Forbes shares why working with a recruiter can be effective for both the hiring company and the job hunter.
Confidential roles
Are you a company looking to seek out a role but you are not keen to advertise your brand?
Reaching out to a recruiter can be an ideal way to begin your applicant search.
The recruitment company may already have a pool of candidates that suit your requirements, and the recruiter can reach out to the potential person without broadcasting the role.
For the candidates, you may also find new “hidden” job roles if you are in a highly-specialised field or competitive industry.
Attract recruiter‘s attention
For candidates, social media platforms are great ways to reach out to companies.
However, as businesses are flooded with resumes and applications, why not try reaching out to a recruiter instead?
Your LinkedIn business profile can be a great platform to advertise your skills and expertise, and match with the roles recruiters are highlighting.
Also, by speaking with a recruiter first, you would have already done a pre-screen and give them a better understanding of your profile.
By reaching out, you are not only proactive, but you are also building a bond with the recruiter, and you can also introduce people you know who may be suited for other roles at hand.
Get more insights
The job market is a dynamic place, and insights into the hiring and salary trends are useful in helping you score better career prospects.
There is a chance that you can gain insights into such trends as recruiters are close with both the candidates and the companies.
Other than that, recruiters can help manage your expectations and highlight blind spots in your career skill sets and target areas you can improve on.
