We all need all the help we can get. A trusting relationship with a professional recruiter can move your career ahead. You can do your part to establish that trust by observing the following guidelines.
- Be up front about your financial needs and goals.
- Take time to learn about the recruiter’s practice and the markets he or she serves.
- Establish the ground rules for how you plan to work together and avoid duplication of effort.
- Offer names of other candidates who may fit a recruiter’s portfolio. In appreciation, the recruiter may set up more interviews for you.
- Recruiters want you to be successful. Ask them to coach you for the interviews they arrange.
Remember that the employer compensates recruiters. But it’s a win-win situation. They win when they refer you for a position you accept.