When we are job searching it’s all too easy to use a “shotgun” approach to recruiters & not pay enough attention to providing them with accurate information about you & your career ambitions. In this short article we present a few simple guidelines to enhance your chances of success in searching for anew position.SELECT YOUR RECRUITER CAREFULLYDo not broadcast your CV to every job board on the internet unless you are prepared to deal with countless responses!This may seem obvious but too many job searchers use too many recruiters at the same time. Pick recruiters who know your target industry & if possible have been recommended by friends & colleagues based on their good experiences.Do not work with more than 3 or 4 at one time. When you talk to a recruiter make sure that you do the following:Provide an accurate & clear CV as described in our previous article. Send it by e-mail & follow up with a phone call to check receipt. Do not worry about giving them too much information, they have the experience and skill to edit the document.
Tell your recruiter(s) what you want, what salary your are aiming for. Be flexible, but if there are some “must haves” take the time to make it clear.Indicate how much notice you need to make yourself available for interview & also what your current notice period is.Be honest, if you have problems with your current employer then say so, you will not be the first person to be in that situation.If you want the recruiter to be discrete, MAKE IT CLEAR. Ask for a call to discuss a vacancy BEFORE they release a copy of your CV. This helps to avoid two or more recruiters duplicating your CV to the employer, nothing turns a recruiting manager off more quickly!Always return their calls ASAP.Make sure the recruiter gives you as much information as possible on each vacancy. When you are offered an interview, the recruiter should then work with you closely as you prepare for the meeting.When you accept a job offer, send the recruiter a “thank you” card & /or a bottle of champagne! Then inform everyone you have dealt with of your new contact details.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4878011
