Recruiters good/bad? (employment, applying, interview, job)

[crtyrdjester]

Hey there,
My husband is looking for work. He hasn't had too much luck on his own.
I am wondering if he should get in touch with a recruiter or a head hunter?
What are peoples thoughts?
Thanks.

[flyingcat2k]

Is he a professional (engineer/accountant/IT/ect.)? That would help and many recruiters specialize in recruiting an industry or profession. If not, it likely is not worth the trouble.

I have a lot of recruiters contact me but so far, 1 month into my latest job search, all the interviews I've had are because of myself. I do have some interviews lined up next week due to recruiters though. It will be interesting to see how they go.

[HeadhunterPaul]

Originally Posted by crtyrdjester

Hey there,
My husband is looking for work. He hasn't had too much luck on his own.
I am wondering if he should get in touch with a recruiter or a head hunter?
What are peoples thoughts?
Thanks.

The question is not whether they are 'good' or 'bad' since there are 'good' and 'bad' of everyone out there.

More relevant is what FlyingCat said- if your husband is a professional, then he should affiliate with a search firm that specializes in his industry. If his salary is below about $60K/$50K then he should chase the employment agencies that specialize in industrial placement, assuming he is 'industrial'. Adecco and Volt Technical are two examples.

It would have been helpful to know his title so a more specific recommendation could have been offered.


The real advantage of being represented is because a search firm/recruiter will get a resume directly to that person actually doing the hiring. As opposed to your husband applying online and hoping the ATS picks him out and/or the initial interview screeners pick out his resume and call him.

Also, a search firm/headhunter/recruiter will advise you if your resume needs improvement. Also, if there are any shortcomings in a person's background, the recruiter will cover that and smooth it over, usually emphasizing other benefits to hiring that person.

It is also always better to be rep'ped so it does not appear you have your hat in your hand. Being represented suggests that person is 'amongst the best candidates' available.



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