CHAPTER 4
How to Reach Out to a Recruiter
Recruiters are your best friends when they see you as a potential fit for a job. They also can be as elusive as a yeti when you’re trying to get their attention because you believe you’re the perfect fit for a job.
We usually think of recruiters as people who contact potential candidates, not the other way around. But working with them can be helpful to your job search even if you’re the one who reaches out first. Here are three steps to approaching a recruiter in a way that’s mutually beneficial.
Step 1: Know How Recruiters Work
A recruiter’s job is to understand each role deeply enough to (1) find the right skills and capabilities for a job they’ve likely never done themselves and (2) ...
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