Comments on: 5 Reasons Recruiters Aren’t Giving You the Time of Day

By: Shaun C.

Shaun C. — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:48:00 +0000

Lack of enthusiasm was HILARIOUS but oh so true. I see it on a daily basis. Most busy Recruiters that work in high volume environments like myself, will not waste time on people that show no interest in the conversation.

By: Anonymouse

Anonymouse — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:47:00 +0000

Matt, Im sure your’re a nice guy but you’re just the middleman – jobseekers dont need job salesmen. And one day companies are going to cotton onto this fact.

By: Emmy Barraco

Emmy Barraco — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:09:30 +0000

If the recruiter is unprofessional or disrespectful toward you how would you handle it? I would like to work with the company just not that individual – suggestions?

By: Peter Smith Jr.

Peter Smith Jr. — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:01:36 +0000

You are correct. Branding is everything. People assume that a resume should do all the work. The resume is just the acknowledgement or a sneak peak. The actual challenging task is setting yourself from the rest. A brand is the way to go. Treat yourself as a brand marketing campaign. I’m in IT/Marketing. Having a personal website that addresses your strengths is a great way to start. Of course this is not your Facebook page or LinkedIn. Those are supporting social media sites. Your business website should showcases skilled talents. Great suggestion Jeanine!

By: Peter Smith Jr.

Peter Smith Jr. — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:10:37 +0000

There is a lot more technical issues that could have been added.

Research
What happens when a recruiter is not familiar with your job type? What was not shared in this report is selecting the appropriate Recruiting Firm when looking for employment. Most Recruiting agencies are experts in various fields, occupations and technologies. So a Marketing/Sales firm may not be the best place for an IT person. Or an Agency that deals with Medical staffing will not be the best place for a Graphic Artist/Multimedia designer. Most of this is common sense, but it happens to people ending up at the wrong type of recruiting agency just to get turned away. It helps to do research on the Recruiting agencies as well. The last thing you want to do is put in time with an agency that has less than perfect track record for placement.

Also, follow up with the agency from time to time. When you don’t get a call back in two weeks about a job, don’t get discouraged. It may take a while (1-3 months). Also, the Agency is learning who you are too. Put on your best face when communicating to them. So, if you huff and puff and piss them off, you will likely not find what you want. You may just get sour grapes when you do call. Just be mindful that consistency is key. Be humble as well. You may not be able to get that $105,000 contract you once had before and may have to settle for $80,000.

For myself, I found that removing some attributes from my resume was substantial. Remember to much of anything is bad. When employers see to much education and too much of anything it can be a turn off. So, removing skills that may not be substantial to that particular job is not a crime.

Human nature
The human side of this is that you may not be a good fit for the Agency. We are all human. In some cases Recruiters will market those who they are most comfortable with. A recruiters connection to the interviewer is just as important. You need be well with them to get any advancement or offers for placement. If you have the means, shop around. One agency may not be your calling. Try another. And just Continue to call, but don’t put all you eggs in one Recruiting Agency. AND DON’T TAKE IT PERSONAL. MOVE ON!

Hope this helps!

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Ddc Asociados — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:09:20 +0000

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By: Mathieu Louis

Mathieu Louis — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:16:44 +0000

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By: Anthony Proctor

Anthony Proctor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:16:51 +0000

For anyone actively looking for a job, I suggest reading all of the above 2x. The author was ‘on point’.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:58:52 +0000

Thank you for posting this article.Recruiters don’t have a clue about the job you are applying for yet they decide on which candidate to hire. http://successfullifechange.com/effects_of_vibration.html

By: David Nikolic

David Nikolic — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:04:57 +0000

Thanks for this great post! I am sure many recruiters and job seekers will get useful information. It is important to give recruiter respect, not to show the over confidence, and to present yourself which will impress the recruiter at one shot.

By: O melhor da cidade de Niterói

O melhor da cidade de Niterói — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:46:35 +0000

I think that sometimes we don’t trust our selves and this is the problem. All items you said I think its important but the 3rd we really need to pay attention.

By: Teeny Tot Kids

Teeny Tot Kids — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0000

Very informative for recruiter as well the employee!

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By: Joe Cassandra

Joe Cassandra — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:17:53 +0000

I’m sure a recruiter has a ton to juggle, I guess my problem comes when a recruiter constantly gives me positions that I wouldn’t enjoy at all, and I have to keep saying No even though I give them feedback like “no I don’t want to be in that industry”, then the next job they show is in the same industry..

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By: Jay Walker

Jay Walker — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:34:04 +0000

That might be you, Matt, but here’s the thing: Recruiters don’t really read resumes, and they don’t look at online profiles. Mine clearly states no relocation, and I get calls ALL THE TIME for jobs elsewhere. Mine clearly states what I do have experience in…and I get calls for jobs that have nothing to do with my line of work. This article pretty much tells me that the recruiter can do a sloppy job and I’m just supposed to bend over and take it. Not cool.

By: Karla Anderson

Karla Anderson — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:32:22 +0000

Does this mean I passed?!

By: Careerleaf

Careerleaf — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:14:05 +0000

Ultimately, recruiters want to place the right candidate with the right position. For a job seeker, professionalism is key. Mistreating a recruiter or lacking enthusiasm might not just burn your bridge with that particular recruiter, but also with others. Attempt to go around recruiters with whom you disagree (read: ignoring the recruiter’s decision that you’re not a fit for the company and going directly to the company) can also burn bridges. In sum, job seekers should maintain a professional attitude at all times, and both recruiters and job seekers will have a much better chance at getting what they want.

By: Marie Parker

Marie Parker — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:46:11 +0000

You are so right. Some recruiters and ?? employers think theyt have all the power. Wish I had the guts of a friend who asked the potential employer ‘.. well why should I work for XYZ’ . She got the job and is still there 6 years later.

By: Matt Channing

Matt Channing — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:19:00 +0000

I’m a recruiter and I wish everyone would read those last two lines. If I call someone it is because I want to help them, not harass them.

By: Blake Van Vliet

Blake Van Vliet — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:22:27 +0000

Maybe the word order screw-up was a test.

By: Moe Rajkot

Moe Rajkot — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:55:08 +0000

I thaink this article is great.

By: Kimber Gillus

Kimber Gillus — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:58:44 +0000

A lot of this stuff is just a no-brainer. No offense, but I was expecting more when I clicked. What about deeper issues–How to properly negotiate with recruiters as a go-between, how to network on a temp assignment, etc. These are things that aren’t obvious, aren’t natural.

By: Alison Elissa Coaching

Alison Elissa Coaching — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:37:32 +0000

Happy to read both of your comments Christopher and Tom. Sounds as though you are both princes among recruiters.

By: Tom Graber

Tom Graber — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:15:03 +0000

Alison, I will echo what Christopher says. Focusing strictly on the company or the hiring manager is a short lived success. Focusing on the needs of the company as well as the candidate takes patience, tact, experience and ultimately the only long term strategy. Reputation, referrals everyone being happy is a valid way to gauge success and effectiveness.

By: Jay Walker

Jay Walker — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:14:39 +0000

You mean I should be courteous to a recruiter who wastes my time by calling me for a banking position when I’m obviously a software engineer and database developer? Or when my resume clearly says NO RELOCATION and they call me for a job in San Diego CA when I live in Alexandria VA??? Recruiters need to pay attention to detail just as much as job seekers do, and they get no penalties for not doing it because they have all the power…

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By: Christopher Cutrano

Christopher Cutrano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:10:40 +0000

As a recruiter, the last thing I’d want is an unhappy employee working for one of my clients.

By: Christopher Cutrano

Christopher Cutrano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:08:52 +0000

Some yes, not all. Don’t lose your faith in us

By: Karla Anderson

Karla Anderson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:56:01 +0000

Love it. Perfect. #1 for a reason!

By: Karla Anderson

Karla Anderson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:31:06 +0000

“or if you don’t bother following other the instructions in the advertisement” Talk about attention to detail…

By: Deb McClanahan

Deb McClanahan — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:13:32 +0000

Understand that I called you for a reason – the candidate needs to have enough courtesy to listen to that reason.

By: Sylvia Mergui

Sylvia Mergui — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:58:07 +0000

Some recruiters don’t have a clue about the job you are applying for yet they decide on which candidate to hire….

By: Jeanine Tanner O'Donnell

Jeanine Tanner O'Donnell — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:53:07 +0000

Great points. Recruiters are your client, you need to treat them with TLC. I’m amazed at how many people don’t think about their branding from a recruiters point of view either. Thanks for sharing!

By: Heather Huhman

Heather Huhman — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:21:20 +0000

Job seekers who lack communication skills, and professionalism at that, can be a turn-off for recruiters. Job seekers need to understand that recruiters are serving two clients: the job seeker and the employer. But their primary allegiance (certainly the monetary connection) is to the employer. Job seekers should take your advice when eager to land a position.

By: More Than A Resume

More Than A Resume — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:57:40 +0000

I have found all the above true. Alison makes another great point. My add to the discussion: As you would in business, develop relationships with recruiters. When they call with question about your industry or looking for a candidate help them out. It’s a great way to stay top of mind with them and they will remember the favor.

By: Alison Elissa Coaching

Alison Elissa Coaching — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:14:36 +0000

This article makes a lot of sense, and the pop culture references were Ah-mazing.

I’d add that when you work with a recruiter remember that they are generally paid by a company once you are placed. Therefore the recruiter is going to be more focused on pleasing the company and less focused on your requirements (salary, type of work, environment, etc.).