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Making the Most Out of Your Partnership With a Staffing Firm

If you’ve worked with a recruiting company in the past, you’re in good company. The American Staffing Association (ASA) says these firms hire nearly 17 million contract and temporary employees each year. If you’ve never worked with a recruiter, you may not know there are different types of candidate staffing firms as well as contractual arrangements for new jobs. Understanding how to make use of these resources could help you land a role more quickly. Here are some tips to consider when working with a recruiting firm.

All Recruiters Are Not Created Equal

A good recruiter is like your own personal brand evangelist. Their job is to help you find a role that fits your career goals. Most recruiters are pretty good at their work; The ASA reports that nine out of 10 candidates said that staffing work made them more employable.

But there are different types of recruiters depending on the kind of staffing firm they work for. For example:

The general benefits of working with a recruiter are they will get to know you and help you get interviews. Maintaining relationships with these professionals by taking their call and talking candidly about the roles you’re seeking. Once they secure the interview for you, make sure you give it your best and listen carefully to their feedback after a job interview are important ways to maintain the relationship.

A recruiter’s job is to sell you. They work hard to learn more about you to determine if you’re a good fit for their client. Then they advocate on your behalf, talking the client into meeting with you and considering you for the position. That’s why you should always think of a recruiting firm as a true partnership you can use to your advantage.

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