21 Oct 14 Recruitment Trends
Here’s a familiar scenario during the early stages of a telephone conversation with your recruiter – they’ve presented you with a great opportunity which you’ve both discussed in utter detail, you’re suitable and interested and it’s agreed your CV will be submitted...GREAT! The conversation is then likely to lead to a request to meet for a coffee at some point.
In my experience, I sense that most candidates think that this is a meeting that they could just do without. Let’s face it, there will be countless other recruiters out there introducing themselves and the “dream opportunity” who will be happy to converse solely over the phone throughout the process.
While it may seem that communication via phone is “quicker” or “easier,” more often than not this these calls take place before work whilst picking up your essential morning coffee or after work whilst riding home on a packed out train. When having these types of conversations I sometimes feel myself falling into the “just another recruiter” category – a place I don’t ever wish to be. In my opinion, the recruiter-candidate dynamic feel like a transaction rather than a partnership if you don't meet face-to-face. Additionally, consultants with long-lasting client relationships often work roles exclusively. Do you think a consultant would risk jeopardising that relationship by submitting a candidate they haven’t even met? Absolutely not.
There are a number of reasons why candidates should favour engaging with consultants who insist on meeting in person during the early stages of the qualification process:
Admittedly, there are a lot of cowboys out there looking for a quick win before they move on to the next ‘entity’. If you are serious about finding the perfect opportunity, it’s time to engage with a Recruiter who wants to build a longer term relationship with you. The experience will be a memorable one for all the right reasons!
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by Louise Smith
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