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In today’s tough job market, standing out from the crowd is essential. Working with a job recruiter could be exactly what you need to get ahead in this competitive climate.
Now that every step of the job application process is digital, you have to learn how to work with recruiters remotely.
Check out some useful advice below to improve your shot at landing a job by working with a virtual recruiter.
First, leverage your contacts— friends, family, previous employers, mentors, and your university alumni network— to connect with recruiters they’ve worked with successfully in the past.
When you know you can’t meet a recruiter in person, a recommendation from a mutual connection can be a game-changer. It’s absolutely crucial to vet recruiters before you invest time working with them.
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The recruiters you work with should be responsive, trustworthy, tech-savvy, and knowledgeable about your industry.
Also, realize that even though it’s normal to be working with multiple different recruiters, you should not be mixing them up.
Use an Excel sheet to manage information about your recruiters and keep yourself organized. Send recruiters thoughtful emails that prove you remember small details about your interactions with them.
Since you can only be judged by your online interactions, it’s worth it to make sure you’re communicating so you leave a good impression.
As you navigate the post-pandemic job market, working with a recruiter can help you tremendously with your search.
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If you’re new to working with recruiters, don’t be discouraged if your efforts don’t pay off in the beginning.
Building high quality, personal recruiter relationships with recruiters online takes time.
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