When it comes to "hiring," Recruiters become the "Password."
You'll not know about the hidden jobs and unlock the opportunity secrets without authentic relationships with recruiters.
Yet, when I discussed this with some job seekers, their agreed-upon answer was, "we are sending LinkedIn messages day and night with no response."
However, I always get replies from recruiters on LinkedIn, job platforms, and even on Twitter.
Know why?
In this article, I'll give you my secret sauce of building authentic relationships with recruiters to find the missing puzzle and get your job very soon.
If you want recruiters not to treat you as gullible, follow these tips for building and managing your relationships with recruiters, especially those from top companies.
Set Your Goals Well
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A company will not hire you because you are frustrated or the expiry date of your visa approaches. Companies only hire expertise and skills. Define the goal of your message and never get out of the context; searching for a job? Send a message with an attractive headline and professional content that conveys your skills, experience, and competency for a position in his company. Your professionalism ensures that you always get the job.
Be Specific
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Always keep the content of your messages specific and avoid vague sentences because whatever you say counts either for or against you. So, be clear about what you're looking for in your next job: industry, location, hours, and more. The more specific your goals, the higher your chances of getting jobs that match your professional and personal needs.
Name The Top 3 Persons You Know
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Who are these people, and what is their role in getting you the job?
Before contacting a recruiter, you should research the company, its leaders, and its activity. This enables you to see the bigger picture to determine who you know may help. Just mentioning their name will be your "passport."
In your message, mention the names of 3 people you have worked with in a previous company, your former manager, a member of your team, or even one of your relatives whose name you think adds value to your message ... This attracts the attention of recruiters and serves as a validation to your skills and experience.
Ask Smart Questions
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You can ask questions about the company's work environment, size, the skills required for the position, and reasons for choosing among the candidates for the job.
And don't forget to ask for a copy of the job description to learn more about the job and update your resume according to their requirements.
This reflects your familiarity with the job market, your interest in understanding the market trends, and your enthusiasm to learn more about the company so that you can meet its requirements.
Explain Why You Reject the Job Vacancy
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You feel frustrated and underappreciated, right?
Thus, the recruiter feels when he contacts you to discuss a job opportunity available in his company. So, if the job is not suitable for your skills and experience, tell the recruiter about the reasons for your rejection.
He may recommend you for another job or add your resume to the list of candidates for other freelance jobs that match your abilities.
Recruiters often say that about 75% of job candidates are people they have contacted earlier.
If possible, recommend someone else for the job, and you get the best of both worlds: you help someone get a job, you allow the recruiter to find the right person… Is there anything better to make a good impression and make your name among the first job candidates for a future job without asking for it!
One Message is Not Enough
![One Message is Not Enough to build authentic relationship with recruiters](https://blog.drjobpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/One-Message-is-Not-Enough.jpg)
You can maintain communication in many ways, away from sending messages. You can communicate by sending follow-up messages, mentioning the recruiter in helpful posts to him as a specialist in human resources, or benefiting from his experience by asking questions in public posts to spread his knowledge while giving a professional answer ... all of these are ways to help you be the first mentioned when there is a vacancy that matches your qualifications.
Ask For Recommendations
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This step facilitates the search process and helps you quickly find the recruiter you want to work with.
Ask for Advice on Your CV (He Will Not Write It)
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Ask for advice on formatting, word choice, what to omit, and what to add.
Recruitment specialists will provide professional feedback to help you win jobs as they have extensive experience in determining what the market is looking for.
Respect the Recruiter
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So always stay professional and don't belittle, criticize or argue with anyone.
They always teach us: "Treat as you would like to be treated," and how better to show your kindness. You and the recruiter have one goal in common, and that is to fill a vacancy, so he's not an obstacle to your dream job.
Don't Let the Job Make You Forget Your Network
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Finally,
I want to stress that maintaining strong professional relationships with recruiters will always help you stay one step closer to getting your dream job. You can go beyond this step by following these career tips to get the most out of your authentic relationships with recruiters.
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