Using Recruiters: How To Get A Step Ahead Of The CrowdWritten by David Richter
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One of best ways to capitalize on a recruiter’s mission is to post your resume to career sites. Using keyword searches, recruiters will find you as long as your resume comes up a match. While this may not seem like a very strong proactive approach, it is by far most sensible. Recruiters do not work for you; they work for employers. They are in business to help companies find people, not other way around. Attempting to contact a recruiter regarding a particular job will only lead to disappointment. Do not be surprised or put off if your calls and emails are not returned. Their allegiance is to their client, employer who is paying their bill. Having said that, it may be advantageous for you to present yourself to recruiters as a potential fee-paying client once you have been converted from candidate status. If, for example, you are a middle manager or decision-maker, this point can be easily made. You can also name-drop a referral to meet with a recruiter. Recruiters strongly favor these types of candidates. In a letter to a recruiter specializing in your field, make a case for yourself in strongest and most specific way possible. Recruiters play a tough game yet serve a valuable purpose. They do not work for you, yet you can formulate an approach for working with them. By utilizing recruiters in your overall job search efforts, you will find yourself a step or two ahead of crowd.Copyright © 2005 TopDog Group All rights reserved.
David Richter is a recognized authority on career coaching. His extensive knowledge and experience gained from many years in recruitment, outplacement and career management has allowed David to formulate powerful strategies anyone can use to secure interviews and receive offers. David holds Masters in both Engineering and Counseling Psychology. Visit David's site for free tips, strategies and other career resources http://www.procareercoach.com
| | How To Survive A Job LossWritten by David Richter
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These steps can help you move past any negative emotions and toward a much healthier mental state. Having a clear and positive vision for yourself and your future may be icing on cake needed to launch your job search process and move you quickly in direction of obtaining your career goals. You need to know that you will get through this. You will get on other side of it. It may take some time, and it may not be most comfortable period in your life. But your willingness to move forward and your intention to stay on track will invariably lead you to next phase of your career, and life. Remember, when one door closes, a better and brighter one opens in its place. When a layoff occurs, know that you invariably will face new opportunities that can truly transform your life. Copyright © 2005 TopDog Group All rights reserved.
David Richter is a recognized authority on career coaching. His extensive knowledge and experience gained from many years in recruitment, outplacement and career management has allowed David to formulate powerful strategies anyone can use to secure interviews and receive offers. David holds Masters in both Engineering and Counseling Psychology. Visit David's site for free tips, strategies and other career resources http://www.procareercoach.com
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