5 Tips to Have Recruiters Fighting for You to Land the Job

5 Tips to Have Recruiters Fighting for You to Land the Job 5 Tips to Have Recruiters Fighting for You to Land the Job Receiving a call from a recruiter can be flattering and may feel like a huge accomplishment if youre actively searching for a new job. It often means  theyre interested in  you- they believe youd be a good fit for the role at hand and can imagine you in this job. So long as you find the position and employer compelling, youll want to keep things that way, and keep the recruiter on your side to help you land the job. If and when you’re contacted by a recruiter, try following these five tips to have them fighting for you to land the job: 1. Be honest. Recruiters go through dozens (if not hundreds) of job applications a week, so it’s pretty easy for them to spot glitches that could cost you the job. If you’re trying to fill in an employment gap, or add in skills that you havent really honed yet, it’s going to be obvious to a recruiter. So be brutally honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Remember, if you have some lies on your resume- and they are discovered later- it could not only cost you your credibility, but the relationship you have already established with your recruiter. 2. Make them a priority. Let’s say that a recruiter contacts you on Monday morning and asks for an updated version of your resume. When Wednesday night rolls around and you still haven’t gotten the information over to him, you might have already lost out on your chance to work with the recruiter. After all, recruiters are working with many potential job candidates at the same time for various roles, and if you’re not on top of your job search game, he might just move on to a candidate who is. That’s why you should always put a priority on whatever the recruiter needs in order to get your foot in the door at the company you’d like to work for. Being respectful of the recruiter’s time can go a long way in helping you get hired. 3. Show interest. Recruiters often work directly with companies and, as such, are looking to fill vacancies with people who really want to work at those organizations. So if you’re feeling kinda meh about the role, or aren’t really interested in applying for a position with the organization, be upfront about it. Wasting the recruiter’s time by having him go through the paces to put you in front of a potential employer is only going to frustrate him if you later decide you don’t want the job or flake out on a job interview. 4. Put in the effort. Just because a recruiter is trying to get you a great job opportunity doesn’t already make it a sealed deal. You’re still going to have to do your part if you want to get hired for the role. That means answering emails from the recruiter in a timely fashion, and treating him respectfully. After all, he works for the company- not you- and you should still put in some serious effort to land the job. Study up on the company he’s working for and let him know how much you’d like to work there, citing the company culture and their efforts in closing the gender pay gap as reasons why working there resonates with you. It’ll impress your recruiter, and in turn, your potential employer. 5. Be grateful. Job searching can be a lonely process. And so having someone who’s right there by your side, cheering you on and believing in you, is a big deal. Even if it turns out that the role isn’t right for you, or you don’t get hired for the position, it’s best to adopt an attitude of gratitude. Thank the recruiter for his efforts anyway, and see if he can keep you on his radar for future job opportunities. Leaving the door open in a positive way can lead to the right job for you down the road.