Many recruiters call potential candidates, but with people being inundated with phone calls, text messages, and emails, who can they trust? Job seekers need to know what to look for in a recruiter with so many options. Here are traits with which to prioritize:
Knowledgeable Expert
You will want to work with an intelligent recruiter who considers multiple perspectives. A recruiter who understands the trends and the job functions. Which candidate is a fit for the role beyond the skill set? Are they confident and can explain the role and organization? You will want to work with a knowledgeable recruiter who knows what they are talking about and can answer your questions.
A Great Attitude
A positive attitude can go a long way and create a mood people want to be around. You will want to be with a recruiter passionate about their job and clients. This will instill trust and know they can be reliable. They will be an advocate for you if you have made it through the interview process and will look at things with a glass-half-full attitude to recommend you for other roles.
Sharp Communication Skills.
Preparation is vital—the details matter with a recruiter. Getting to the point is essential. Following up and follow through. You will want someone who listens to your concerns and will not sugarcoat things. Significantly it will help if you have a responsive recruiter who takes the time to help you out. Recruiters should find out what is essential to the candidate and proceed.
Manage Expectations
There is a saying that marketing overpromises and underdelivers. A recruiter shouldn’t do this. They need to be realistic and set goals for the candidates they are working with. This is key and goes beyond sending the job description. They should prepare you during the various stages of the interview process. A positive trait is someone with clear foresight and planning, seeing potential options, and being proactive during the interview process.
Strong Networker
An A+ recruiter usually has someone in mind. Now whether that candidate is available is something else. A recruiter has formed relationships with people where they can think of someone to place for a job. They have an extensive list of candidates in a database but can think of certain people to reach out to. This goes beyond candidates but well-connected leaders and influencers in their industry. social networker and
Marketing Skills
Convincing a person, the benefits of working with them are attributes you want in your recruiter. A great recruiter can convince you to work for the best organization they represent. They must strategize and be like a brand ambassador for you and likewise their clients, too. How do they sell themselves? Would you want to work with them?
At WSi, we trust our recruiters to find the best candidates for the perfect fit. If this is you, give us a call to discuss your career.