As a talent strategy consultant and career coach, I tell clients all the time: “I get the other side of the equation.” Companies like that I coach job seekers, and job seekers like that I consult with talent acquisition teams at companies.
Having a foot in both worlds means I don’t forget what it’s like on both sides of the aisle. It’s like recruiting bipartisanship. But every once in awhile, I take sides. And job seekers, this is for you.
There are a million nuances to being a recruiter — like many jobs, to an outsider it may seem straightforward. But there are multiple stakeholders, laws and budgets vying for attention that make it really difficult sometimes. And the more you know and understand, the more effective you’ll be. Recruiters may not want you to know their secrets, but here are five tips to help you get both feet in the door and the attention of a recruiter. You’ll thank me now. They’ll thank me later.
via 5 Things Recruiters Don’t Normally Share With Job Seekers – KillerStartups.com.
I the only “secrets(s) I have ever kept from my candidates is the name of the client with whom I am working. If I have heard repeated derogatory comments about my client I will investigate to verify if the information I am being provided with is true. If in fact what I am being told is true I will pass what I know over to the candidate for them to decide if they want to be presented for the opportunity or if they will still attend the scheduled interview.
Thanks for sharing your perspectives from “inside” the recruiting industry Joel. Your “real-world” candor is very helpful!
This is not to say that there are certain “trade secrets” we do not reveal to a candidate or client but in no case do we withhold information that is critical for each party to know.