Whether you’re a student approaching the end of your studies, or you’re well into your career and looking for a change, looking for a new job is an exciting process. There’s a lot to consider, for so many prospective candidates, the clear way forward is to work with a recruitment agency.
Working with a recruitment agency is a brilliant way to maximise your chances of finding a role you want. It’s important though for the uninitiated to take some time to familiarise themselves with what a recruitment agency does, and how they do what they do.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at what a recruitment agency is, what recruiters can help you do, and why working with a specialist recruitment agency like Zoom is the best way forward for you. Read on here!
What is a recruitment agency?
This one is easy to get wrong. But a recruitment agency isn’t there to find every candidate a job. Rather, the role of a recruitment agency is to search for suitable candidates for the roles their client organisations need filled. This might sound a little redundant, but it’s important because it’ll help you understand what your recruiter is trying to get done.
A recruitment agency's primary concern is finding quality candidates for their client organisations. Now, a recruitment agency wants to find solid candidates. They’re key to the success of the whole recruitment project. It’s important to recognise that a recruiter’s interests are aligned to yours, not that the service they provide is geared specifically to you.
Why not go it alone?
If it isn’t a recruitment agency’s job to find you a job, then why not go it alone?
A recruitment consultant can be an indispensable partner in your search for a job. Specialised and experienced recruitment consultants like those you can find at Zoom can add value by providing advice and guidance on your job hunt.
An experienced recruitment consultant can add direction to your efforts and potentially help you gain access to opportunities that aren't even advertised on the job boards through their large network of business contacts.
Introduce yourself to your recruitment consultant of choice and engage them in a conversation about what you want out of your next role. You’ll quickly find that this consultant can assist you in honing your approach.
Engaging with job openings
While hunting for a job, you’ll come across job openings that simply aren’t relevant. You’ll even likely find the same roles advertised across multiple platforms or with different recruitment agencies. It’s important that you keep track of the jobs you’ve already applied for and avoid applying for those roles that simply aren’t a good fit.
When crafting your applications, it’s important to engage with the process. Take note of what the advertisement is asking for and make the effort to speak to their selection criteria. Finding that balance of quality and quantity is what is going to go the furthest in your search for a role.
Through the interview process, a recruitment consultant is going to be able to offer interview preparation tips and intel on how you can go about putting your best foot forward. They’ve seen the process before, it’s a good move to pay attention. You can even help them by providing feedback, both positive and negative, as to your experience through the interview process with the organisation.
What to do when you get an offer
If your agency calls you with an offer, it’s important that you are responsive. If you secure yourself an offer through your own means or another avenue, it is a solid move to keep your recruitment consultant in the loop. This relationship is just like so many others throughout your career. Making the effort now is how you can build rapport and potentially create opportunities for yourself down the track.
Get in touch with Zoom
If you’re just setting out on a job hunt, you’d do well to put yourself in touch with the experienced and specialised recruitment consultants at Zoom. Reach out today by calling 1300 762 208 or filling out a contact form. We look forward to meeting you!
