[font=Calibri]So you have waded through the potentials and have chosen a recruitment firm you know will meet your needs. You know what you are looking for as far as the best position, and so getting it is the next step. But how can you ensure that this relationship will work out? How about some expert recruiting tips from those who know how to make it work?[/font]
[font=Calibri]Here are our top 5 recruiting tips to help you make the most of the relationship with your recruitment firm:[/font]
[font=Calibri]1.[/font][font=Times New Roman]      [/font][font=Calibri]Be realistic. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your recruitment firm is not going to find you the perfect opportunity in one day either. If they do, chances are pretty good that you will be going through this same process in the not too distant future. Time is needed to find the right position and your recruiter will likely only contact you if they have something lined up that fits your background.[/font]
[font=Calibri]2.[/font][font=Times New Roman]      [/font][font=Calibri]Go with those who know. Working with a recruitment firm that specializes in your industry means that they know what to look for. Instead of attempting to cover all industries, the best recruitment firm will focus on a select few to better create large networks and understand the inner workings of your industry. This way they will be able to cater to your experience and expectations.[/font]
[font=Calibri]3.[/font][font=Times New Roman]      [/font][font=Calibri]Create a career map. Make sure that you give your recruitment firm all of the information necessary to find you the right position. Your education and your experience are crucial, but also provide a summary of the industries, firms and types of roles you are interested in. This will help them better understand your expectations.[/font]
[font=Calibri]4.[/font][font=Times New Roman]      [/font][font=Calibri]Keep in touch. LinkedIn is a great resource for keeping in touch – often even better than emails. A good recruitment firm is likely to have many cases on the go, so sending countless emails is not going to get you any farther along. Many recruiters nowadays use their LinkedIn as an important connector to clients, so make sure that you have an account and that you are using it.[/font]
[font=Calibri]5.[/font][font=Times New Roman]      [/font][font=Calibri]Let them do their job. The right recruitment firm will work with your best interests in mind – after all it is in their best interest to do so – so give them the time and let them use their expertise to get the job done.[/font]
[font=Calibri]Don’t just sit back and hope that since you have retained the services of a recruitment firm that the perfect job will fall into your lap in a matter of minutes. A certain amount of give and take is required in order for your relationship to yield the most optimal results. Use these tips as a guidebook to make the most of this association.[/font]
[font=Calibri]For more recruiting tips or for help finding that perfect position, please contact Permanent Search Group/PSG by calling 905-276-2006 or visiting us online at [/font][font=Calibri]www.permanentsearch.com[/font][font=Calibri]. [/font]