You’ve probably heard the expression before: “It’s not what you know . . . it’s WHO you know.”
While that expression can be applied to a number of different situations, it’s also very applicable for those people who are conducting a job search, even if it’s a passive job search. There are a couple of reasons for this:
The ratio of applications to job openings in this country is perhaps at its highest level ever. Companies are looking for ways to find candidates who stand out.
More than ever, companies want to make sure that they’re hiring the best candidates possible, and hiring managers are more likely to trust the referral of somebody they already know.
While the advantages of networking are well documented and it’s highly recommended that everybody—regardless of their career standing—should continuously network, “who you know” also extends to executive recruiters.
First, let’s clarify this by stating that you should know a good recruiter in your industry. Recruiters who are experts in their profession and provide consistent value to their clients in the form of top-notch candidates are the recruiters that hiring managers trust the most.
This trust is just one reason why it’s in your best interest to align yourself with a good recruiter. Another reason is what the recruiter knows, namely the following:
The details and the specifics of the job opening
The company itself, including its history, its work environment, and its culture
The hiring managers who might very well be interviewing you (and hopefully extending an offer of employment)
The company knows (and trusts) the recruiter, while the recruiter knows the company, its employees, and everything about the job that you want.
While WHAT you know is certainly important, the statement above plainly shows why WHO you know is even more important, and knowing a good recruiter can help open doors to opportunity and put you on the fast track to career success.
via Why Knowing a Good Recruiter Can Open Doors to Opportunity – The Vet Recruiter.
Why Knowing a Good Recruiter Can Open Doors to Opportunity
