Not all executive recruiters are equal, the more knowledgeable and active the Executive Recruiters are the higher the chances that you will be exposed to various career opportunities.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF MEETING WITH AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITER?
Below are reasons why candidates should team up with seasoned Executive Recruiters:
- Seasoned Recruiters have direct contact with hiring managers. They have long standing relationships with decision makers and both parties are accustomed to certain recruitment process. The recruitment practice has developed and evolved over the course of their relationship. Hence, the bond is solid and therefore hard to break
- Seasoned Recruiters have consistent access to confidential positions that are not published through normal channels. They tend to know which positions would be available before they are revealed to the general public
- Executive Recruiters can give you valuable insight on the operations, history, and personality of their clients prior to the interview that put you on a substantial advantage against other competing candidates
- Executive Recruiters would make extra effort to coach, inform, and guide you during the interview process since it is in their best interests for you to do well. When you do well, they look good in the eyes of their clients
- Executive Recruiters can eventually become your personal representatives or advocates. Without jeopardizing your current position, Executive Recruiters can keep your interests in certain positions discreet. They can set up confidential meetings with minimal interruptions to your daily work responsibilities
- Executive Recruiters can handle sensitive information that you do not want to address, such as compensation, potential bonuses, incentives, insurance, retirement benefits, stock ownership, equity and other benefits
Here are signs that you are dealing with the right Executive Recruiter:
1). STRONG INFLUENCE: Your recruiter has a seat on the table and involved in the decision-making process.
2). GOOD REPUTATION: Seasoned executive recruiter would adamantly protect his/her reputation with their valued clients. The strong relationships the recruiter developed overtime took months even years to establish.
3). HONEST & TRANSPARENT: A good recruiter does not keep you in the dark and honest on where you stand in the interview process. You can expect no surprises and confident that you are being told the right thing.
4). SHOWS EMPATHY: You are able to share your concerns and feedback and the recruiter would be able to understand and relate with no negative repercussion.
5). DIPLOMATIC: A seasoned recruiter knows how to navigate the situation, while treading lightly and diplomatically with their valued clients. After all, they have the duty to protect the interests of the people they represent on both sides.
The lesson is to be transparent and honest with your seasoned executive recruiter, hopefully they would be your coach and advocate in the event that you faced a roadblock in the interview process.
Please do not hesitate to give us a call at 702.589.4655 and speak with one of our Executive Recruiters.
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