Monday, August 22

Weekly Wisdom: Not-So-Secret Handshake

By Debra Donston-Miller @ www.theladders.com
Increasingly, recruiters represent the bridge between you and placement with a company. Build that bridge, and you may find yourself presented with opportunities you never even considered. Burn that bridge, and ... Well, we all know what happens when we burn bridges.

TheLadders collected the advice of recruiters and those who have worked successfully with recruiters to provide recommendations for forging effective, long-term relationships that can lead to promising new professional opportunities.
  • Understand the recruiter's job and your own qualifications 
  • Know whether you are working with an internal or external recruiter
  • Be proactive
  • Don't be short-sighted
  • Be respectful and polite
  • Be mindful of the recruiter's time
  • Treat your conversations with the recruiter like you would any other interview
  • Consider constructive criticism
  • Provide referrals


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