Top 5 Benefits of Working with a Recruiter
By: Jacqueline Haranzo
We’ve all heard the expression that searching for a full-time role feels like a job in and of itself. It can be tedious to scour job boards, and disheartening when you send off your resume into cyberspace without knowing if anyone will be reviewing it. If it was easy to find a new job, recruiters wouldn’t exist, and we are here to ease that pain and frustration of finding your next dream role. Below are just a few of the perks you’ll experience when working with a recruiter.
Recruiters Are Your Advocate.
When you work with a recruiter, we advise on what salary you should be targeting based on what we see in the market. Many candidates who have been at the same firm for several years are unfortunately underpaid without realizing it since they haven’t been on the market for a new role in quite some time. We see it often, especially for women or diverse candidates, and a huge perk of working with a recruiter is we can tell you what your market worth is based on the conversations we’re having with candidates and clients.
Recruiters Handle the Tricky Things.
Juggling your current job with a job search can be an impossible task. Recruiters try to ease that frustration by acting as a middleman between you and the company you’re interviewing for. We help coordinate interviews, handle all scheduling, and even provide every detail you’ll need to know ahead of the interview (such as things to expect or focus on, and we’ll share the LinkedIn of the person you’ll be speaking with). As you progress through the interview process, recruiters will even handle offer negotiation on your behalf, which can be intimidating to most candidates. We understand how stressful interviewing can be, and recruiters are here to help alleviate that stress so you can focus on the interview and get excited about the role.
Access to More Opportunities!
Most roles that recruiters work on aren’t listed on job boards – recruiters are hired by their clients so their internal HR teams don’t need to sift through hundreds of applications to find that unicorn applicant. Working with a recruiter gives you access to tons of opportunities you wouldn’t find elsewhere, especially for high-profile or confidential roles. Recruiters also have a vast network and can utilize that network to market you out to their clients who might not be hiring at that time. At Monday Talent, we have an infinite network of companies in the Communications space, and if a stellar candidate expresses an interest in a client who might not be hiring at that time, we can still set up introductions. This is just one other way that recruiters can help you get your foot in the door.
Recruiters Are Great Resources.
Clients and candidates alike utilize recruiters as a resource. Every day, we are on the ground speaking with candidates and clients and gaining insight into the market, hiring trends, salary bands, benefits, and more. In the time of the Great Resignation, candidates are utilizing us for advice on their resumes, and clients are asking for ways they can get creative with their benefits to retain talent. We advise candidates on salary trends and share pointers for interviews. At Monday Talent, we extensively prep candidates ahead of interviews so they know what to expect, and things to focus on that might set them apart from the talent pool.
Free of Charge!
If you’re a candidate, utilizing a recruiter is completely free. We are hired by our clients to find the perfect candidate for their open roles, so networking with us and utilizing our services is completely free of charge!