You’ve Got Mail – Tons of It!

In this age of corporate websites and online applications, who needs a recruiter, right? You’re tech savvy. You know your way around the internet. You can search out your next job on your own, right? WRONG

 
Why? One day last week, our small recruiting firm received 200 applications in 10 minutes. We thought we’d been hacked but they were all legitimate applications….from unqualified people. And that’s why you need a recruiter.

 
Most large companies have their own career centers where you can apply directly. They also post their jobs on Indeed, Careersinfood, Monster and other large boards. They get THOUSANDS of applications and, qualified or not, you fall into that large pot. You’ll be lucky if your application gets reviewed at all, and, even if it does, they will be dragging themselves through the drivel with a frown on their face.

 
When you have a recruiter representing you, that person becomes your direct link to the opportunity. He or she already has an “in” with the HR department. The recruiter can advise you if you’ve left valuable experience off your resume and will highlight how your strengths fit the company’s needs.

 
A recruiter can follow-up on your candidacy. You can’t do that through an application portal. Technology is wonderful – and we all use it. But, sometimes to really stand out from the crowd, you need the personal touch. Don’t underestimate the value of personal representation when you’re looking for a new job.