Looking for an
employment recruiter to help you energize you job search? Well needless to say, like job
candidates, all recruiters are not created equally and some may simply not be a
good fit for you and your job search goals. In order to save time and by extension money, take the time
to vet your recruiter by asking the right questions:
1.
If
you’re responding to a job ad that was placed by the recruiter make sure you
ask them about the status of the job.
Has the job already been filled?
Have they begun sending resumes to the employer? How soon is the
employer looking to hire? What
other job openings are available for someone of your skill level and
experience? The recruiter’s
answers will let you know if they have a current and urgent need for job
applicants.
2.
Who
is a responsible for paying the recruiter’s fee? While it may seem like the obvious answer is “the employer”
in this tough job market you may find some individuals who are more like career
coaches and may charge the job candidate a fee. Sometimes a job candidate may confuse a coach with a
recruiter. The easy way to tell
the difference is that the coach charges the job seeker a fee, while the
recruiter does not.
3.
How
long has the recruiter worked with employers in your industry? In this respect, some recruiters have
more leverage and influence than others.
Working with a recruiter who has extensive experience working with your
industry’s employers has obvious advantages.