6 ways a recruiter can benefit your job search
If you are looking for a change of job, or even a change of career, partnering with a good recruiter could make your job search much easier, faster, and more successful.
Here are a few of the ways working with a recruiter can benefit you:
Cut down your job search time
Recruiters have access to multiple positions at different companies. It is part of their job to fully understand these companies and roles, what makes them great, and what kind of person they are looking for. This means you are effectively splitting the workload with the recruiter – you have more time to make sure your CV is dazzling, and they can use their network of employers to match you with an excellent role.
Access exclusive opportunities
Recruiters are often the first to know about new opportunities, and sometimes they will be head-hunting for roles not publicly advertised. Collaborating with a good recruiter means you will hear about suitable roles first, and you should aim to build a relationship so that they think of you first when an appropriate new job comes in.
A Guide Through the Process
A good recruiter is always trying to find the best possible candidates for their clients. It is in their interest that you are prepared and come across well to any employers they recommend you to. This means they can give you great tips on how to best present your CV, interview preparation, and some background on the company. As well as streamlining your job hunt, this leaves you better set to ace any interviews you receive invitations for and helps you make a great first impression with potential employers.
Niche Industry Knowledge
Knowledge of the industry they are working within is an essential skill for any recruiter – and the best will truly be experts in their niche. This can be useful regardless of the industry you work in – it is always good to know you are working with someone who knows what they are talking about – but it is invaluable if you work in a highly specialised industry. At Stroud Resourcing, all our recruitment consultants focus on a specific field of healthcare, meaning they have granular knowledge of the industry and real expertise on the types of jobs they recruit for. This means our candidates can be certain they are working with people who understand their role, industry, and needs.
Negotiate a Better Salary
After receiving a salary range brief from an employer, a recruiter can help you set a reasonable expectation of potential earnings, with an understanding they will always try to get you as close to the top of that range as they can. Recruiters receive a percentage of the salary they are recruiting for, so it is in their interests to get you that salary increase. The results can be quite significant; Stroud Resourcing averages between a 12% and 18% pay increase for candidates we help place.
Stay in the database
If you do not get a job offer the first time, a good recruiter should provide you with constructive feedback, so you are always progressing with your job search. In this scenario, building a relationship with a recruiter means they are likely to call you next time they have a position they think you would be well suited for. They know you are somebody’s perfect candidate; it is about finding the right fit!
Moving jobs can be a stressful time but collaborating with a recruiter can take a lot of the pressure off, and help you secure the best possible role.
To find out if Stroud Resourcing can assist you in finding the perfect job in the healthcare sector, give us a call today on 01904 230002, or check out our other top tips for developing your career.