When it comes to recruiting matches, you want to find the right fit for your information technology career? As you evaluate different IT recruiters, how do you know if a recruiter is right for you? Look at these four areas when searching for the IT recruiter that will help your career.
Ethics
Such a little word for such a big deal, the office ethics make or break a relationship with a recruiter. Are they going to be forthcoming about what expectations are? Are they working to get you the best outcome or is their bottom line taking center stage (a good recruiter will be honest about wanting the best outcome for you, them, and the client)? This area might be one of those “gut feelings” that you develop with more interaction with the company.
Method
How will they find the right position for you? Is it through expansive industry relationships or is it through cold calling your resume? The best recruiters build relationships with companies and capitalize on those for win-win situations. They will work to get to know you and match you with the right corporate culture and link your skills with the employers’ needs. Ask questions about their method during your initial phone call or in-person meeting. Their answers shouldn’t be generic. You should get a solid understanding of their process.
Integrity
Are they going to be honest, but kind, when they give you feedback? Are they consistent in their truthfulness? Do they hold themselves to the same standards as they expect from others? The right recruiter will be forthright and fair. This area is another one of those gut feelings and also can be evaluated through mutual connections. Do you know any people who have worked with the recruiter? Get their honest feedback because past behavior can be the best predictor of future results.
Communication
Are they offering up frequent updates or are you left sitting in the dark? While no recruiter can give you 24/7/365 information, the right recruiter will follow through with giving you feedback and letting you know the status of your job search, even if that is a quick “haven’t forgotten you, but we are still waiting to hear back” sort of nothing new to report.
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You have to trust your gut on matching up with the right recruiter. If something feels off, it likely is. Often our instincts recognize too good to be true and too vague before our brain catches up. Listening to yourself can save you a lot of headaches and wasted time. At Consultant Specialists, Inc., we’d like for you to give us a chance to see if we are your one. Contact us today to get started on working with an information technology recruiter in San Francisco!