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What is your experience with recruiters like? I'm about to move to a new city and got hooked up with a recruiter through a friend. He seems very well connecte

by mcrider 12y ago

What is your experience with recruiters like? I'm about to move to a new city and got hooked up with a recruiter through a friend. He seems very well connected and professional but I'm a little nervous about putting my job prospects in his hands. Anything I should be wary of?

fredophile 12y ago
I'm not the poster you replied to but I've worked with a couple recruiters. A good recruiter is a useful tool in your job hunt. They have a lot more info than you will. At most you'll be looking for work every few years. They're constantly dealing with the recruiting process at different companies. They can help time things to get you multiple offers at the same time. This puts you in a good negotiating position. They can also do the negotiating for you. They usually get paid a percentage based on your salary so it's in their interest to get you a good rate. You should also continue to look for work on your own. I wouldn't just use a recruiter. Keep them informed about where you're applying. They should always ask before sending your résumé out but this helps them know where to focus their efforts. If you don't like working with them or lose trust in them just stop working with them. Good recruiters get a lot of business from referrals (that's how they got your business) so they want to get a deal that'll make you happy even if it doesn't make them quite as much money as another position would. In my last job hunt I ended up taking the lowest paying offer I received because it was a better fit in other ways. That cost the recruiter money in the short term but I'd recommend him to people I know if they're looking.
phantom_oracle 12y ago
I agree with fredophile about meeting a genuine person who also does recruiting. My personal experience so far has been pretty good. The recruiter works part-time and I can tell that this person is a genuinely good/kind person, which is why I have vested trust with this person. As far as other recruiters go, I avoid the ones who spam jobs boards.

by mcrider 12y ago

fredophile 12y ago

I'm not the poster you replied to but I've worked with a couple recruiters. A good recruiter is a useful tool in your job hunt. They have a lot more info than you will. At most you'll be looking for work every few years. They're constantly dealing with the recruiting process at different companies. They can help time things to get you multiple offers at the same time. This puts you in a good negotiating position. They can also do the negotiating for you. They usually get paid a percentage based on your salary so it's in their interest to get you a good rate. You should also continue to look for work on your own. I wouldn't just use a recruiter. Keep them informed about where you're applying. They should always ask before sending your résumé out but this helps them know where to focus their efforts. If you don't like working with them or lose trust in them just stop working with them. Good recruiters get a lot of business from referrals (that's how they got your business) so they want to get a deal that'll make you happy even if it doesn't make them quite as much money as another position would. In my last job hunt I ended up taking the lowest paying offer I received because it was a better fit in other ways. That cost the recruiter money in the short term but I'd recommend him to people I know if they're looking.

phantom_oracle 12y ago

I agree with fredophile about meeting a genuine person who also does recruiting. My personal experience so far has been pretty good. The recruiter works part-time and I can tell that this person is a genuinely good/kind person, which is why I have vested trust with this person. As far as other recruiters go, I avoid the ones who spam jobs boards.