As a recruiter I have direct access to hiring managers. This allows me to understand their needs beyond what is written in the job posting. Whether it’s information about the company culture, what they’re looking for in a candidate’s personality, or how they determine who they’d like to interview, I’ve got an inside track.
How can this help you? Well, for starters it lets me help you focus your resume for a particular position.
I know, I know, you’ve spent countless hours, and hundreds of dollars fine tuning your resume. You’ve had advice from everyone under the sun on how to format it, key words to use, and what catches an employer’s eye. That’s great; you’re 90% there (well, most of the time)! The last 10% is where your recruiter comes in.
If you’re a good fit for a position I’m filling I want to be sure your resume accentuates the needs of the hiring manager. If I ask you to add some bullets to highlight various experiences of your career, I’m doing so with your best interests in mind. Be flexible, make the updates, it just might get you an interview.
Oh, and if I didn’t ask you to change anything, don’t be afraid to ask if there’s anything you can do to give your resume the edge. I, and whoever your recruiter is, will be glad to help.
How can this help you? Well, for starters it lets me help you focus your resume for a particular position.
I know, I know, you’ve spent countless hours, and hundreds of dollars fine tuning your resume. You’ve had advice from everyone under the sun on how to format it, key words to use, and what catches an employer’s eye. That’s great; you’re 90% there (well, most of the time)! The last 10% is where your recruiter comes in.
If you’re a good fit for a position I’m filling I want to be sure your resume accentuates the needs of the hiring manager. If I ask you to add some bullets to highlight various experiences of your career, I’m doing so with your best interests in mind. Be flexible, make the updates, it just might get you an interview.
Oh, and if I didn’t ask you to change anything, don’t be afraid to ask if there’s anything you can do to give your resume the edge. I, and whoever your recruiter is, will be glad to help.
Al Walsh
