Why you should use a recruiter when searching for your next career opportunity

Getting back into the job market can be a daunting prospect – you’ve got to update your CV, start looking for opportunities, attend interviews, and perhaps the most daunting; complete reference checks. Using a recruiter can provide you with a competitive edge and hopefully find you the career opportunity you are looking for, by providing you with the following benefits.

Access to Hidden Opportunities

Not all jobs are advertised on SEEK. There are plenty of job opportunities out there that recruiters have access to that may be of interest to you but are not publicly advertised. If you take the time to speak with a recruiter, they will let you know about the roles they have available and talk about your suitability for them.

Insider Knowledge and Guidance

Recruiters stay updated on industry trends, market demands, and hiring practices. Since recruiters have strong relationships with the clients they work with, you are privy to information regarding what the organisation is like so you can decide whether it seems like the right opportunity for you. All these advantages put you in a position to stand out against other potential candidates.

Tailored Career Support

Recruiters take the time to get to know you. They will want to know about what you have liked and disliked in your past roles and what your future career aspirations are. At Optimum Consulting, we offer feedback on your resume and will help prepare you for the interview stage, so you turn up as comfortable and prepared as possible and by doing so, increase the chance of securing a job offer.

Negotiation Expertise

We all know how difficult it can be talking salary with your future employer. The benefit of using a recruiter is that you can talk to them about your expectations, and they then go in to bat for you with the potential employer. Having someone do this on your behalf takes some stress out of the process and ideally ensures you are in a better financial position.

So do yourself a favour – next time you are in the market for work, reach out to a recruiter. Worst case scenario, you will have a conversation with someone who will want to know about your job history and future goals and ambitions. And if they don’t have an opportunity for you at that very moment, they will definitely keep you in mind for anything else that might be suitable.

Optimum Consulting has Consultants who are experts in many different industries and occupations. Call 07 3228 8400 today to speak to one of our welcoming team.

RUTHERFORD KENNEDY
Consultant

Rutherford joined the team at Optimum in September 2022 with a background in law and customer service. His strength lies in being able to listen, identify and fully understand his client’s needs, and then deliver a timely and effective solution. Rutherford loves talking to people, understanding what drives them and is passionate about finding the right role that they will not only enjoy, but thrive in.