Marketsearch Recruiting

Benefits of Using a Recruiter in Your Job Search

Is your job search taking longer than you expected? You feel like you’re more than qualified for several roles but nothing seems to be working out? Don’t worry, you are not alone. The rapid growth and evolution of the internet has resulted in a wide array of choices for job seekers that can be both beneficial and confusing. While websites like Monster.com, Indeed.com or other job posting boards and networking sites have made it easier to learn about open positions, they may also give active candidates a false sense of security that they can manage their job search on their own. Unfortunately, most people are not successful in landing that dream job without enlisting help.

This is where recruiters come in. Good Recruiters can be tremendously helpful in your job search. Below is a list of the primary benefits of working with a recruiter to find a quality position with a good company:

1. The “Secret” or “Hidden” Job Market – Often-times recruiters know about job openings that the public simply cannot access. This is especially true for Senior or Executive level positions. These are the jobs that aren’t posted on monster or job boards, and sometimes these are the best opportunities.
2. Up-To-Date Knowledge of the Marketplace – What salary are you aiming for? How much money should you be making based on your experience? What is the average salary for the position you’re targeting? Recruiters know the answers to these questions and can help you determine what your target salary should be and what companies offer the most competitive compensation. 3. Recruiters Help You Prepare for Interviews – If you use a recruiter you will have a leg up on the competition in regards to interviewing. Recruiters can provide you with specific information which will enable you to stand out from the other applicants, impress the employer, and increase your chances of getting the job.
3. Recruiters Get Paid When You’re Hired – This is one of the key drivers for recruiters to get you a job – that’s how they make money! Their number one goal is to get people jobs, this is their livelihood. So you can be confident that a good recruiter will be just as focused as you are in locking down a position for you.
4. Industry Contacts – Good recruiters have been building their networks for years and will likely have a lot more connections than you do. Use this to your advantage. If you work with a recruiter you can leverage the network that they have established.

The reasons above offer a compelling argument for why you should work with a recruiter to find a job. Recruiters give a unique insight into the hidden job market, provide you with valuable information to use in interviews, and offer a vast network of well-connected people to support your job search. The key is finding a good recruiter that you can trust, has extensive experience in your area of focus, and a proven track record of getting people jobs.

MarketSearch Recruiting: Boston and New York’s #1 Marketing Executive Recruiter

MarketSearch is a nationally networked executive search firm specializing in advertising, digital strategies, marketing communications, public relations, and more. Our executive recruiters are all marketing and advertising professionals with the expertise and insight to assess candidates and narrow a short list of ideal potential hires to clients.

We offer both on-site and remote job opportunities for those looking for all types of positions in marketing communications, direct marketing, advertising account management, copywriting, design, e-commerce, analytics, marketing automation, social media, and more.

Contact us below to discover why more agencies, startups, and brands trust MarketSearch and how our partnerships are helping to evolve leadership teams in today’s innovative organizations.