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Working
with a Sanford Rose Associates Recruiter
Volume
II, Issue I
On more
than one occasion an executive recruiter may have called you
to share a career opportunity. Did you know what to do? Many
professional candidates, regardless of education, experience
or salary, often don't understand what to expect from a relationship
with a recruiter or, furthermore, what the recruiter expects
of you as a candidate. To ensure that you have the most rewarding
and conflict-free relationship with your recruiter during
an exciting period of career transition, we have prepared
the following explanation to help you understand what search
professionals do and serve as guidelines when working with
a recruiter.
What
We Do:
Sanford
Rose Associates recruiters work on behalf of client companies
to identify and recruit highly qualified professionals. In
every search, we establish a solid working relationship with
the client company, which includes developing a thorough understanding
of the position, organizational structure and company culture.
We then search for the most qualified candidates, using our
extensive network of referral sources, research team and internal
databases. After identifying and presenting qualified candidates,
we arrange interviews, negotiate employment offers and assist
with job transitions.
What
to do when a Recruiter calls:
Consider
it a compliment, and take the call. If you want to talk, but
can't, ask when you can call the recruiter back. If you are
happy in your present position, tell the recruiter, but make
sure to write down their contact information. You never know
when you may need a search professional who specializes in
your particular industry.
Just
because a recruiter calls you, never assume that they actually
know what you do, let alone the nuances of what you do. Make
sure you are able to take the time to explain your job in
laymen's terms and remember to speak slowly since this person
is probably taking notes. You should also keep these other
points in mind:
- Provide
them a thorough description of your work experience and
send requested material (i.e. resume) as soon as possible.
- Realize
the search professional may not always be attempting to
recruit you; they may be calling to network. Providing the
recruiter with the names and contact information of peers
in your industry will not only assist in their search but,
may help to advance the career of a friend.
- Be
honest with your recruiter. Share not only your values and
career aspirations, but also any obstacles to consideration
of the opportunity presented.
- Expect
to have your motivations challenged. If you engage with
a search professional to pursue a new opportunity, they
want to ensure your reasons for looking at the position
are sound.
- If
you have concerns about the opportunity, relocation, etc.,
make sure to share those promptly. Recruiters can often
answer questions and add insight to the career enhancement
process.
- Listen
and respond to suggestions. Your search professional knows
the client and the type of candidate they are looking for.
- Provide
solid professional references that are familiar with your
work.
- Follow
up promptly. Recruiters work very hard to arrange interviews
and negotiate employment offers. Consistent communications
is essential to the process.
If you
are working with a Sanford Rose Associates recruiter, please
be assured that they will be sensitive to your personal needs
for confidentiality as they address your questions and concerns.
We at Sanford Rose Associates pride ourselves in fostering
long-term relationships with both clients and candidates;
therefore, we want to ensure a good match is made. Encouraging
an inappropriate career move would be contrary to our philosophy
and counterproductive to maintaining good client relationships.
We will ask for your time only when a genuine opportunity
exists.
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