There are some really bad perceptions of recruiters out there and in most cases, when I ask someone if they know what I actually do the answer I get is usually along the lines of “post ad’s, screen resumes, interview candidates”.

The life of a recruiter is stressful, it’s high pressure, can be seen as “thankless”, and in certain cases make you feel blamed for things completely out of your control. 

If you hire the right recruiter, we are there to create a more cohesive hiring experience for all. 

Recruiters need to be experts in their field

Credibility is built from honestly, transparency and consistency. We need to be experts when it comes to our field of specialisation, which involves a lot of research, listening and retaining information.

We need to be confident in our capabilities so people know you are the one they can count on whether that be finding them the best fit or giving them the best advice.  

Recruiters are constantly building their network

The ability to connect people and ideas is extremely important.

A great recruiter knows the value of a good connection, rather than something they need in the “now”, thinking ahead and what potential the future holds.

A great recruiter will genuinely want to add value to your business and genuinely want to find you an incredible opportunity. This is how our business grows, how our credibility grows and how to get people talking about us. 

Recruiters coach & train

As recruiters specialising in a specific field, we are constantly asked questions regarding market analysis, succession planning, salary expectations and the hiring process in general.

We coach and provide advice to both clients and candidates including how to interview, what to expect, professional practises as well helping manage emotions during what can be a quite stressful time. 

Recruiters are representing you

Whether you’re a client or candidate, your recruiter is representing you so yes, it’s important you pick the right one! We have the ability to convince the right people to join the right organisations, whether they are looking or not. We are experts when it comes to hearing you out as a candidate, finding out what’s important and confidently presenting you with the right opportunities because we know our industry and we know clients. We negotiate on your behalf and sell your strongest selling points as a client or candidate. 

We research, we organise, we negotiate, we matchmake, we train and we coach.

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