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Quick Tips |
| Dos & Don'ts to advance your job search |
| At-a-glance "Dos and Don'ts" are provided to help reinforce important ideas and considerations as you manage your job search. They are reminders and refreshers, helping to keep you on track with every action. |
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- Not doing your homework. Be sure to spend some time up front researching recruiters and search firms. You want to pre-qualify them to determine whether they are reputable and whether they work in your field of interest.
- Lying. Don't compromise your reputation by misrepresenting yourself to a recruiter - you will eventually be found out. Any small benefit you think you may gain now will result in a great loss throughout your career.
- Working with a single recruiter. Don't limit yourself by working with only one recruiter. Having more than one recruiter contact will ensure you greater access to suitable opportunities.
- Working with too many recruiters. Be cautious when working with too many recruiters. You don't want multiple recruiters to present you to the same employer for the same position - this kind of conflict can undermine your candidacy.
- Being unresponsive. Respond to recruiters even if you're not interested in a particular position put forth to you. You never know what opportunity they might have for you in the future, so keep the lines of communication open.
- Pestering the recruiter. You want to be politely persistent without becoming annoying. Recruiters are busy professionals - don't waste their time. Keep your communications appropriate, and they will be more responsive.
- Being demanding. Make requests, not demands. The impression you make on the recruiter will be reflected in your candidacy. After all, the recruiter is in a position of influence with the client. Always remain professional and courteous.
- Bypassing the recruiter. With the exception of sending a follow up thank you note after the interview, do not contact the employer directly. If you have any questions or concerns, ask the recruiter to liaise on your behalf.
- Not articulating your expectations. Don't expect the recruiter to negotiate in your best interest unless you make them aware of your expectations and must-haves. Making your position clear will help them help you in the negotiation.
- Thinking that the recruiter works for you. Make no mistake - the recruiter works for the client, not for you. They are paid by the client to find suitable candidates. You are an important stakeholder, but you don't call the shots.
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