I read a post today on one of my Linked In Groups regarding recruiters. The writer was asking whether recruiters really cared about the job seeker, or just about the hiring manager. There were a number of responses and opinions. Here's what I wrote:
Recruiting is no different than any other profession. There are people who understand that there are internal and external clients, and others that could care less. You have recruiters who go the extra mile, and others that don't. It all depends. I think it is important for the job seeker to do the best they can to tailor their resume and cover letter to the position to which they are applying, be professional, stay on top of it, and remember that like in the Godfather movies "it's nothing personal, it's just business." Getting a job is like selling a product or service-- you have to make a lot of "sales calls" before you get a few prospects, and then you lose some good prospects before making a sale. It's a tough concept to deal with when you're out of work, but reality.
It's no fun being a job seeker. You hear "no" a lot. You do run across HR people, recruiters, or hiring managers who don't get back to you, aren't honest with you, or are afraid to say too much because they fear litigation. Take solace in small victories, and lessons learned from other interviews. Strive to make yourself more marketable with each job you apply for. Easier said than done--- but if you do this, your job search will be far less stressful and frustrating.
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