Accelerate Your Job Search With a Recruiter

The search for a new job can dredge up a lot of emotions: anxiety, frustration, confusion, maybe even optimism in your more positive moments. In the darkest times, though, it can feel very lonely.

Of course, you have a personal support system: friends, family and host of other well-wishers in your life. But, aside from the networking opportunities they provide, they usually can’t provide more than emotional help in the job-search process. You could use something a little more concrete.

Enter a staffing firm. Nothing builds confidence more than an objective third party to give you advice and help you frame your pitch to employers.

A recruiter offers a number of advantages over conducting a job search on your own. Here are the top ways a staffing firm will accelerate the process of finding that perfect opportunity:

One-Stop Shop

Looking for a job comes with a lot of tedium. Wading through job postings, filling out applications and constantly submitting resumes – the whole process quickly becomes a grind.

A recruiter provides a shortcut. Once the agency has processed your information, the staffing firm can plug you into any number of their clients. It’s like applying for hundreds of jobs at once, allowing you to focus your personal search on a smaller number of high-value possibilities.

Industry Expertise                                                                                                                                                                            

Beyond the ability to apply to large number of positions at once, recruiters add an extra dimension to the job search. A staffing firm provides expert knowledge about the industries in which they operate, ensuring you don’t waste time on dead ends and unpromising situations.

You’ll get insight and advice that will help your job hunt. The information can also set you up for long-term success, as your staffing partner helps you hone your resume and improve your interview skills.

Info About Companies

Along with general info about wider industry standards, a recruiter can provide specific information about the companies you’re looking to join. Most hiring situations require a leap of faith. You can research the company online; you can look at its social media platforms; you can get a vibe from the people you met at your interview. But it’s hard to know everything about a firm going in.

A recruiter can provide you that information. Agencies work closely with their corporate clients and have in-depth knowledge of what you can expect. Working with a staffing firm allows you to avoid surprises and the awkward early mistakes that usually come up for new hires.

Get to Work Quickly

Unemployment is stressful, as your confidence whittles away day by day (along with your bank account). Partnering with a recruiter can shorten the wait between jobs.

With access to a vast quantity of job postings, recruiters can help kick-start your career. Even if the initial posting isn’t your long-term ideal, you can start bringing in a paycheck while you and your staffing partner plan your next move.

Flexibility

Not sure what you want from your career? Want to try out a position before you commit to it long term? A recruiter offers the perfect opportunity to test situations and ease into employers without making a serious commitment upfront.

With access to a large number of temporary positions, staffing firms allow you to gather experience and develop new skills, all without the risk of getting stuck in a position that doesn’t fit your long-term career plans.

Kick-Start Your Career

A top-ranked staffing firm, like TriStarr, can quickly get your career on track. TriStarr’s helpful recruitment professionals will steer you to the opportunity that best suits your aspirations. Contact us today to find out more.