Why Employ a Recruiter?
When I first moved out of my parents’ home and into my own apartment, I thought I had made it. I was on my own at last, away from prying eyes and ears of my over-involved family. My friends could come and go as they pleased, and the décor could be as vulgar as my young, brash heart dared to allow. For six months, I lived it up and as the evenings gradually became my mornings; my humble abode began to resemble a toxic waste dump! I came to the realization that living under my own auspices wasn’t going to work unless a few drastic changes were made. I had my folks step in, and now, my floors are swept, my bed is made, and I’ve figured out that doing dishes is a great way to create counter space.The moral of my story? It’s always good to have people with a little more experience at this whole “life” thing on your side. As a recent high school graduate, memories of your first date, first day of high school, and your first all-nighter are probably fresh enough in your mind for you to appreciate how uniquely harrowing each of these experiences were. Imagine how much more unpleasant these transitional periods would have been without a parent, friend, or significant other helping you to pull through. Scary thought, eh?
Your next big step – getting your career started – looms ahead, and going into your job search unassisted won’t just be unpleasant – it could be an absolute nightmare! Fortunately, with the help of a recruiter, you’ll sleep a little easier at night. When the going gets tough, recruiters can be your best ally, offering advice on everything from how to format your cover letter to providing insight to the job landscape. They can also help you determine what your skill set is and where to best apply it – think a more sophisticated version of that career aptitude test you may have taken in high school. Once you’ve set your sights on a particular type of job, a recruiter can guide you to the market that best suits your needs, ensuring that no matter how demanding a profession you enter, you’ll be reasonably within your comfort zone.
The perilous journey to gainful, fulfilling employment has bested many a recent graduate. However, armed with a good recruiter, you’ll likely reach your destination unscathed. As for the others – they can move back in with their parents.
Labels: first job, job search, jobs after college, recruiter, transition
Posted by Seymour Jobs on 10/17/2008 11:27:00 AM
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