Benefits of using a recruiter

Are you looking for work but finding it difficult to find the perfect job?

If this is the case, using a recruiter may improve your recruitment outcomes. Recruiters are hired by businesses and organisations who pay them to find candidates for roles. Here are four key benefits of using a recruiter to find a new job:

1. Recruiters have insider knowledge

The most valuable aspect of using a recruiter is the knowledge and insights about the job market and employment opportunities they can provide.

Recruiters have established relationships with employers and know the employment landscape. Consequently, they know who is hiring, what skills and expertise are in demand, what salaries are being offered and will have a strong understanding of the culture of employing organisations.

Essentially, recruiters are your ‘eyes and ears’ about potential job opportunities.

2. Recruiters are like a job coach

Recruiters want to find the best candidates for their clients. As a result, they can provide valuable guidance and advice on how to make your experience and skills attractive to potential employers.

After talking with you about your working experience, qualifications, talents and passions, recruiters can identify what elements of your experience and expertise will be appealing to employers. This is particularly beneficial if you are unsure of the value you can provide to a hiring organisation and will help in making you stand out from other candidates.

Recruiters can also help with improving your job seeking documents, such as your resume or CV, and can provide advice on what to wear to a job interview. They can guide you on how to prepare for a job interview, including providing direction on questions the employer might ask, how to contend with any curly questions and can also provide advice on how to approach any tasks or assessments that may be part of the recruitment process.

3. Recruiters can advocate for you

Another benefit of using a recruiter is they can do the selling for you. They can use their relationship with the employer to champion your skills, experience, character and capability, and effectively communicate why you are the best person for the job. They can also do any negotiations on salary for you, which for some people can be the most challenging part of the job hiring process.

Good recruiters will also know talent when they see it and will be proactive on your behalf. They will know about upcoming vacancies and will be able to put forward your CV or resume to organisations who are looking for candidates.

4. Recruiters can help navigate the hiring process

Recruiters can also help with understanding how the hiring process will work. They will know the recruitment stages used by employers, including the timeframes for each. Recruiters will also organise all the interview logistics ensuring you can focus on preparing for the interview.

Importantly, recruiters can also follow up the employer on your behalf after an interview and obtain frank and honest feedback about your performance – this can be very useful for improving your response to questions and presentation for future opportunities if you are unsuccessful on the first application.

If you are looking for a job here in the Central West and think a recruiter could help you, please contact Skillset. We have an experienced recruitment team based in Bathurst who have networks with employers across the region. Call 1300 853 525 or email info@skillset.com.au