Thinking of a new job or making a career change. Where do you start?
You can go it alone, start applying for roles online and wait for a potential response… OR you could streamline the process and engage with a Recruiter.
Partnering with a Recruiter can be a great career decision, they can assist you with finding that perfect job while supporting you throughout the hiring process.
So, what are the benefits of working with a Recruiter?
- Client Relationships.
Recruiters have long standing relationships with key employers. If you have the right skills and attitude, they can introduce you directly to the decision makers.
- Market Knowledge.
Recruiters have market knowledge. Recruiters communicate and work closely with hiring managers and job seekers all day, every day. Recruiters build a lot of knowledge overtime and can offer great market insights including salary ranges, required skill levels and more.
- Career Advisors.
Recruiters can be great career advisers. Working with many people, over many years, Recruiters can see patterns, see career progression pathways and salary trends. Understanding career progression or career change is not an exact science, but experienced Recruiters can advise on current trend information while supporting you through the hiring process.
- Time and Efficiency.
It’s an efficient use of your time. We all know the hiring process can be a lengthy one. Especially when applying for many jobs (on job boards) at one time. Recruiters streamline the hiring process.
- Reduce stress.
Recruiters assist to minimise stress during the hiring process by keeping you informed along the way. Great Recruiters will know the relevant job market, understand your candidate value and are experienced in salary negotiations. Not only can this reduce stress during the hiring process, but Recruiters’ can ensure you know your value – both skills and salary wise.
So when selecting a Recruiter, our rule of thumb is; go with your gut. If you get along with the Recruitment Consultant right away AND they are a specialist in your career area (ie; digital, marketing, tech or media) THEN you have found yourself a Recruiter to partner with!
Please feel free to contact us to discuss the next steps in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Specialists in Digital, Marketing, Media and Tech Recruitment. Auckland and remote NZ.