How to Build a Strong Relationship With Your Recruiter.

​A recruiter can be more than the person who sends you a job description. The right recruiter can give you market insight, help you prepare for interviews and connect you with opportunities that match your career goals. Building that relationship starts with a few simple habits.

1. Be Clear

Tell your recruiter what you are looking for, including your career goals, preferred roles, salary expectations and availability. Clear expectations help them find the right opportunities for you.

2. Be Honest

Be open about your experience, strengths, limitations and career plans. Honest communication allows your recruiter to represent you accurately and avoid unsuitable opportunities.

3. Stay Responsive

Recruitment can move quickly. Respond to messages and interview requests in a timely manner, even if it is simply to say you will come back to them later.

4. Take the Advice

Recruiters understand the market and often know what their clients are looking for. Use their feedback to improve your CV, interview approach and overall positioning.

5. Share Feedback

After an interview, tell your recruiter what you thought about the role. Your feedback helps them understand what matters to you and identify better opportunities.

6. Think Long Term

You may not be the right fit for every role, and that is okay. Maintaining a professional relationship means your recruiter can keep you in mind when a more suitable opportunity comes along.

The strongest recruiter-candidate relationships are built on trust, communication and honesty. Treat your recruiter as a career partner rather than simply a gateway to a job, and you can create a relationship that benefits you well beyond your next opportunity.

If you want to hear more about the best way to work with a recruitment consultant to secure your dream job, connect with me on LinkedIn.