No two days are ever the same for a Recruiter working in an employment agency, and there is never a dull moment.  One glimpse behind working in an employment agency is that it’s fun, challenging, and a place where adaptability is key.  How rewarding and motivating it is to help people find their dream job and change a person’s life!

Recruiters at an employment agency coordinate opportunities.  A Recruiter can’t help but develop a keen sense of people and personalities, while gaining trust and becoming a relationship builder and expert Quality Control Specialist.  Whew, that’s a long job description for us.

Perhaps you’ve received annoying calls from a Recruiter from an employment agency trying to entice you away from your current job.  Surprisingly, the idea may unfold into a hidden opportunity, one a candidate had not previously considered. 

Recruiters need to use research strategies that are inventive and resourceful, for both active (looking) and passive (working) candidates.  Simply relying on regular recruiting tools – Monster, CareerBuilder, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn may not always provide the perfect person for a position we’re working hard to fill.  It’s a race against time when a position comes in, and the early bird catches the worm. 

An employment agency keeps a proprietary database of candidates and employees as a resource for their Recruiters.  When voicemails are not returned, and emails are ignored, crucial delays raise the stress level of a Recruiter, especially when we know the candidate ideally fits this job, ‘as a perfect fit’.  A generous number of hours are spent exploring and pursuing a good candidate, so it behooves a candidate to be responsive. 

Recruiters don’t let rejection get them down.  A Recruiter from a reputable employment agency continuously makes new connections and networks with decision makers, on behalf of job seekers.  There’s no time to rehearse ‘what if’ or ‘what else could I have done’.  Life moves onward and upward with no hard feelings. 

It’s crucial for a Recruiter to probe what a candidate really wants without wasting time guessing. An employment agency professional collaborates with the candidate to ensure that the new job opportunity is a constructive next step in the candidate’s career path.  The discussions are in depth, can require family member discussions and input, and tailored to serve the candidate’s best interests.

A successful Recruiter will also learn skill sets inside various industries in order to guide people looking to change a career.  In-depth research on a client company is vital.  This investigation lets a Recruiter prioritize and pose the right questions to a candidate during a rehearsal or mock interview, further increasing candidate Quality Control.  They probe into each and every accomplishment, administrative or technical skill, education, past job, type of company they’ve thrived in, references, and salary requirements. 

Employment agency Recruiters live in the details. A Recruiter provides its clients with pros and cons of a candidate prior to agreement of interview.  Next, an extensive ‘over-the-top’ Q&A by the Recruiter prepares each candidate for that position.  If recruiters are not thorough and put a candidate ‘through the ringer’ giving them crucial interview tactics, the candidate may just crumble when things get tough.  A Recruiter prepares the candidate in order to avoid uncertainty or brain freeze on the phone or in-person at client. 

Maintain contact, keep ‘em warm!  This is the biggest mistake a Recruiter can make post-interview, especially when the process stalls on the client side, for unknown reasons.  Always return the job seeker’s phone call – don’t leave them hanging and frustrated.  Use that Quality Control method.  When a Recruiter calls, it’s a good idea to pick up the phone.  You never know what lies ahead in the path of life!