7 Reasons Why You Should Be Working with a Recruiter

Recruiter Market Knowledge

Unlike most candidates, recruiters navigate the job-seeking market every single day. On both a micro and macro level, recruiters understand the things that a candidate and client need to achieve their goals, which often includes navigating both technical and cultural needs.

General Recruiter Market

Over the past decade, job searching has changed drastically. So have the needs of people in the market. Because they engage with it every day, recruiters know what is happening in the market as it’s happening. What clients want to see in interviews, what skills are sought after, or even expectations on work from home arrangements, are all insights recruiters can share with you to help you get a better idea of what you can expect in your job search.

Industry Specific Recruitment

Whilst there are commonalities in the job seeking market, this can differ depending on what industry you are working within. Legal, Technology and Business Support are all very different industries, with different cultural and skill expectations. These jobs and industries are fundamentally different. Fortunately, recruiters are specialised within their industry which means they understand exactly what is necessary for success in that space.

At empire group, we have recruiters who specialise across a variety of industries. This includes Legal Professional jobs, Legal Support jobs, Technology and ICT jobs, eDiscovery and Alternative Legal Technology jobs, Business Support jobs, Accounting and Finance jobs, Executive C-Suite jobs, Risk and Compliance jobs, and Government jobs. Our knowledge of these industries is national and comprehensive, meaning we can give you accurate and relevant career advice.

Recruiter Connections

At empire group, we believe in the power of great people. And we know that this starts with connection. Through your professional career you will connect with colleagues, mentors or even academics who can assist you in the pursuit of your career goals. But even with your own network, you will not be able to make as many career connections as a recruiter can for you. Their ongoing presence within your preferred industry means that they are incredibly well connected with the businesses you may want to join. Their connections mean they can make first introductions for you, and coach you through them to ensure you achieve your goals.

360° Recruitment Process

Recruiters don’t just help at the end of the process but can and will support you through your whole job-seeking journey.

Recruitment Application

If you are working with a recruiter, they will help fix up your CV and cover letter to meet a client’s wants. This can put your application ahead of others who don’t have the same insider knowledge of the roles or business they’re applying for.

Interview Stage

Recruiters interview a lot of people each week, which means that they know the best and the worst ways to interview. Working with a recruiter means you can be coached through the interview process for a business. Learn what you should research ahead of an interview, find out how to dress, and find out what answers will put you in the best position to secure your new role.

Negotiation Stage

Having an offer doesn’t mean a recruiter job is done! Now they can assist you in receiving the best package possible for your new role. This could include your salary, or benefits in the role like work from home opportunities.

Time Saver

Job searching can take up a lot of your time especially if you are already working full time. Working with a recruiter means after they discuss your goals with you, they can look for and apply for jobs for you. This will mean your time can be better focused on preparing for interviews or leaving your previous role with the right foot forward.

Better Recruitment Representation

Not everyone works in sales, which means not everyone has sales skills. Part of job searching is learning how to sell yourself and your skills to a new company. This is shown in your resume, cover letter and interview process. Fortunately, recruiters are trained on how to sell a candidate to a business, meaning you will get the best representation throughout the recruitment process. They will highlight the essential skills on your resume, inform you what the client wants to hear in the interview and will put a good word in with the hiring manager.

More Job Opportunities

Did you know that some companies don’t advertise their new opportunities at all? There are businesses across Australia that work exclusively with recruitment agencies to hire new staff. This means that by working with a recruiter, you can have access to a plethora of roles that may be otherwise inaccessible for you.

It’s Free to Work with a Recruiter

Did you know that working with a recruiter is free for the candidate? Businesses pay a fee to a recruiter for finding their next team member, which means you can get all the benefits of being represented by a recruiter with no cost to you.

Talking with a recruiter costs you nothing but your time.

empire group are a specialist recruitment agency with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. We help professionals to advance their careers across legal support jobs, legal professional jobs, technology jobs, corporate jobs, risk and governance jobs, eDiscovery jobs, within both the temporary employment and permanent employment market. If you are looking to make your next career or business decision reach out to empire group today at 07 3231 1200, or email administration@empiregroup.com.au, or visit: https://www.empiregroup.com.au/contact-us/ to be connected with one of our great recruiters.