Why you Need a Recruiter

Considering working with a recruiter to help find your next role? You might wonder if it’s really worth it. Perhaps you’re applying to lots of positions online, as well as contacting your own network, and you’re already getting a steady stream of call backs. Or perhaps you believe you’re not at the right point in your career to really benefit. The truth is, though, there are several ways working with a recruiter can help you.

Make your resume stand out

Why go spend hundreds of dollars on a professional resume writing services when a good recruiter can help you for free? Specialist recruiters know what hiring managers in their chosen niche are looking for, and can work with you to tailor your resume and effectively present your skills to potential employers in a way that really stands out. And trust me when I say that most resumes need work.

Recruiters are connected

Another way working with a recruiter can be beneficial is they likely already have good relationships with their employer clients, so their opinion matters. Advocacy is a huge advantage in a crowded job market with more applications than available positions, and if you’ve got the support of a reliable and trustworthy recruiter, who in turn has the ear of the hiring manager directly, you might have a leg up on a new opportunity.

Specialist recruiters know you and your industry

Specialist recruiters should be able to very clearly understand what you do, and how your skills and experience differentiate you. They also have access to benchmark data on salaries and benefits, and intel on what the specific company you’re applying to can offer in this regard. This is often useful info to have before you spend an hour or more filling out an online application!

They will also be able to provide useful context around the role, including why it’s open, the quality of the procurement leadership team and the kind of support that procurement has historically had within the business. Lastly, what sort of career opportunities others in the department have typically had available to them.  You’ll almost certainly not get any of this from the job description alone.

Obviously, the events of 2020 have altered the job market, and it is more important than ever to ensure you are utilizing all tools at your disposable. Currently, advancing your career could be challenging in any industry. Why not partner with someone that has insight into the job market and hiring behaviors? There are several ways a recruiter can help, and having the extra leg-up is never going to be detrimental.