ResumeBucket Blog » Ask A Recruiter http://www.resumebucketblog.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:32:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Great Tips From a Veteran Recruiter http://www.resumebucketblog.com/job-hunting/great-tips-from-a-veteran-recruiter/ http://www.resumebucketblog.com/job-hunting/great-tips-from-a-veteran-recruiter/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:21:25 +0000 gemma http://www.resumebucketblog.com/?p=544 Ask Our Recruiters

Working at Neohire I am connected to some of the top VC funded start-ups. Not only do we work with top companies on immediate hiring needs, but we are in constant communication with various industry leaders on the future goals of their companies. I know what they need now and what they will need in the future so I am always looking for the best of the best when it comes to talent.

Being on top of industry trends and needs makes the difference between proactive recruiting and reactive recruiting. An important part of recruiting is not just knowing what your clients need now, but the organizational goals for the future and how they plan on getting there. Who will they need and when. Who will succeed on their team.  It’s important to know what your company wants to achieve and who they will need to help them get there.

Good tip for candidates- hiring does not slow at the end of the year. Most of the companies we work with want to finalize hiring decisions now to get great employees on board and ramped up for the beginning of the new year. Recruiters are constantly looking for top talent. Make sure your resume and profile are updated on the tools we use such as ResumeBucket and Linked-In. Talk with recruiters about the companies they work with and ask them to get you visibility to companies you are interested in. They could have an immediate role to fill or may need someone like you in the future. Keep making those connections and getting visibility to the right people.

…And if you ever are looking for a tech job in the greater Los Angeles area contact me, Gemma via Linkined or Gemma@Neohire.com

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More companies are using recruiters to play the middle man.  Sourcing, arbitration, screening … more and more you’re going to find that recruiters are your foot hole into a lot of networks, and can be a job seekers best friend.  So what should you know about working and talking with recruiters?  Here’s a few simple Do’s and Don’ts for when talent hunters are knocking at your door:

-DO utilize the internet.  Put your resume on sites like Linkedin and Resumebucket.  Get it out there where recruiters can find it.  Make sure it has all the important and pertinent keywords surrounding your career/field.  Make your resume and contact info as visible as possible if you want people to find you, and if you’re job hunting, you definitely do.

-DO NOT misrepresent yourself.  Recruiters want to find the best fit for the candidate and the company.  Give them the tools and facts that will help them find the best fit for you.

-DO ask questions.  You know what you want/prefer out of a job and workplace.  “How big is the company?”  “What is the work atmosphere like?” “What would my role be?”  “Who would I report to?”  If it’s important to you, make sure you know.  Again, it’s all about finding the perfect fit … plus, being proactive makes you stand out.

-DO NOT apply for the opportunity outside of the recruiter.  A recruiters job is to hype you up and give you exposure.  if you work around them, you’re up against a larger pool with no one in your corner.

-DO fix up your resume.  Get a list of the requirements and how the company operates from the recruiter.  Then do a little homework … look at the company’s website.  Make certain that if you have experience that lends itself to the position and company, that you add to your resume.  Ask your recruiter if you should fix it up .. they should have pointers.

-DO NOT be a flake.  Be responsive to your recruiter.  if you’re remotely interested, keep pursuing it until you hear negative feedback, or discover you don’t want the position.  If you DO want it and you’re not responsive then you may miss out .. and worse yet, the recruiter may not ping you with future opportunities.

-DO call NeoHire … and ask for Patrick Dorsey if you’re a tech in the LA area … I heard that guy is the bomb!

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