The Agency Marketer's Guide To Career Development

a guide to buiding the
two-way relationship
When you think of recruitment firms, what’s the first thing that springs to mind?
I’m putting myself at risk of being offended here – I know. Because, unfortunately,
we’re often tarred with the same brush.
Years of badly managed recruitment firms trying to stuff round pegs into square holes
has seen to that.
It’s due to experiencing this myself during my time as a marketer that I decided to set
up my own recruitment firm. In doing so I’ve built a business based on the values that
I believe make a strong and fruitful partnership.
But finding the right recruitment consultant – and then building a relationship with
them – is very much a two-way task. Below I’ve listed the values you should look for
when choosing a headhunter to work with, how to best work with them, and some of
the benefits you can expect to see in return.
1. Grow your network in an instant
A good headhunter should be well connected in their industry niche. So, if you find
someone you like but they don’t currently have a job online that matches your search,
still speak to them. Once you’re on their radar you’ll be one of the first people they
call when a job that matches your search and profile comes up. Often recruiters
won’t even advertise a role because they know they can fill it from within their
waiting network of candidates.
2. Invest your time – it’ll be worth it
Spend the time to have a frank and informed discussions with your consultant. A good
consultant will be someone who really asks questions that uncover much more about
you as a person. They will look beyond your qualifications to understand what really
makes you tick in the workplace, what culture you thrive best in, and what type of
team and leader you respond well to. They should be looking at your long-term goals
and give you advice on how this next stage of your journey will help get you there. It’s
a worthwhile investment of your time, because it means the jobs they match you to
will be right first time.
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