Working with a recruiter

Knowledge   As experienced recruiters we have access to an incredible amount of information. Our on-going relationships with clients and candidates allow us to have a wide view of the entire playing field.

We know current trends, salary schedules, who's hot, who's not, who's hiring and who's struggling to stay afloat. It is not unusual for us to receive a job search assignment several months before an opening is announced.

The Fee Bordwell & Associates' recruiters are hired by law firms and corporations to identify and evaluate candidates for current openings. A candidate never pays a fee. The client pays for our recruiting services.

Confidentiality A confidential relationship exists between you and the recruiter. Your name and the fact that you are looking for a new opportunity are always handled with discretion.

Bordwell & Associates tells you the name of the employer, reviews the job opportunity with you and secures your approval before your resume is released to a prospective employer.

What to do if A recruiter calls

Consider it a compliment and take the call.

If you want to talk but can't, ask when you can call the recruiter back.   When you do talk; evaluate the conversation. Is the recruiter knowledgeable? Do you feel comfortable? If you relate well to each other, send your resume and schedule an interview.

If you are happy in your job, tell the recruiter. You can still benefit from the relationship. An experienced recruiter is a walking encyclopedia of industry information.
A recruiter cannot make you leave your job; only you can make that decision. But change does happen. Executives and managers leave corporations and partners and associates leave law firms. New divisions are created in the corporations and new pairings are created in the law firms. Numbers are crunched, offices relocate and lifestyles change.

What to Do if a recruiter doesn't call

If you have good skills, several years of experience and a stable work history, call a recruiter.   Good recruiters want to talk to you. Be prepared to answer questions about your career history and future plans. You will be asked to send a resume; so make certain yours is up-to-date.

For the best results, find a recruiter who works exclusively in your field and has years of experience. Ask your friends for referrals. Call the best law firms and corporations and ask them what search firm they use for recruitment.
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The recruiter is hired by the employer who sets the requirements for the job. You may be a great candidate but your background might not match current search requirements. If it doesn't, the recruiter will keep your resume on file, your name on the active list and call you when an opening exists.

it's a match ... Tips for Working With a Recruiter

Keep appointments and return calls. You are being evaluated from the moment you connect with a recruiter.

How We Evaluate Your Resume

Your Interview With Us

Let your recruiter know if anyone else is representing you. This will eliminate the embarrassment of two agencies presenting your resume to the same employer.
Be honest about your experience, skills, salary and why you left each job. A recruiter does not like to be surprised.
Be prepared to give references from your last three employers. They should be people who supervised you or had direct knowledge of your work product.
Provide the recruiter with a list of

employers who have received your resume within the last year

firms or companies you want to explore

firms or companies that do not interest you

A recruiter might ask you to rewrite portions of your resume to emphasize skills for a current opening. Listen to the recruiter; the recruiter knows what works.

When an opening does exist, the recruiter will provide you with background information about the employer and the position.

A good recruiter conducts an extensive "mock interview" to prepare you for your meeting with the employer.

Employers offer salaries based on skills, years of experience and current salary guidelines. It is in the recruiter's best interest to get you the best offer possible.
There is always a chance that you will receive a counter offer from your present firm. Discuss this possibility with your recruiter before you begin the interviewing process.
A recruiter's time is valuable. If you use a recruiter and the recruiter's client to increase your leverage for a raise at your present job, you will burn two bridges in the process.
Keep in touch. Think of a recruiter as your personal career agent.  A good recruiter is always interested in your career progress.
Bordwell & Associates
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Working with a Recruiter

Working with a recruiter