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Reading these comments has made me feel very stupid for treating recruiter messages like spam. Better late than never! I have been off the job market for almost

by gt_ 9y ago

Reading these comments has made me feel very stupid for treating recruiter messages like spam. Better late than never! I have been off the job market for almost a decade and things appear to have changed a lot. Do you have any advice for working with recruiters, beyond basically doing the opposite of what I have been doing?

seem_2211 9y ago
Just reply back :)
xmt 9y ago
Some of them are definitely spammy. If they are vague about the job I pass or if they don't seem very knowledgeable and clearly haven't read my resume I pass. Recruiters that specialize in your area are better. I've found linked-in recruiters to be better than job board recruiters. Just put some in demand skills on your profile and they will come to you. I should also mention this probably works better if you already have a job and some experience and isn't so great if you are just starting or switching fields.
vfulco 9y ago
A bit oblique but don't lose sight of a really well done LI Profile. I admit this is self-serving since I run a firm editing resumes, performing LI Profile enhancement and interview coaching in Shanghai, China. I am not selling here. However, I have had numerous clients with de-minimus LIPs and a bit stuck in their careers. They hired me to spruce theirs to "all-star" status. After turning on the "want to hear from interested parties setting", reaching out to old colleagues for referrals and building a broader network, they started hearing from HHers and HR who they would not have otherwise. And some found new work within the month. It does work if you pull all the levers. You can CERTAINLY do your own LIP if you are willing to put the time in and have an acute eye for detail. It is an excellent investment to get it presentable.
- matt_the_bass 9y ago
  I think it is valuable to keep a decent profile before you need/want to use it. That is if you hope to use it in the future.

by gt_ 9y ago

seem_2211 9y ago

Just reply back :)

xmt 9y ago

Some of them are definitely spammy. If they are vague about the job I pass or if they don't seem very knowledgeable and clearly haven't read my resume I pass. Recruiters that specialize in your area are better. I've found linked-in recruiters to be better than job board recruiters. Just put some in demand skills on your profile and they will come to you. I should also mention this probably works better if you already have a job and some experience and isn't so great if you are just starting or switching fields.

vfulco 9y ago

A bit oblique but don't lose sight of a really well done LI Profile. I admit this is self-serving since I run a firm editing resumes, performing LI Profile enhancement and interview coaching in Shanghai, China. I am not selling here. However, I have had numerous clients with de-minimus LIPs and a bit stuck in their careers. They hired me to spruce theirs to "all-star" status. After turning on the "want to hear from interested parties setting", reaching out to old colleagues for referrals and building a broader network, they started hearing from HHers and HR who they would not have otherwise. And some found new work within the month. It does work if you pull all the levers. You can CERTAINLY do your own LIP if you are willing to put the time in and have an acute eye for detail. It is an excellent investment to get it presentable.

matt_the_bass 9y ago
I think it is valuable to keep a decent profile before you need/want to use it. That is if you hope to use it in the future.