3 Reasons to Use a Recruiter in Your Career Search

We all know that searching for a job can feel like a full-time job in itself. Between tailoring your resume, completing applications, and attending interviews, it’s no surprise that job searching can negatively impact your mental health. But it doesn’t have to be this stressful.  

By partnering with a staffing agency, you can tap into their extensive network and industry knowledge. Here are 3 ways that a recruiting team will change the game for you:  

1. Streamlined process: Think of a staffing agency as your career matchmaker. Instead of applying on your own and submitting hundreds of individual applications, your staffing recruitment team will find opportunities based on your experience and career goals and bring them to you. 
2. Insider knowledge: We’ve all been there: We secure an interview and then search up the hiring manager to gain intel before the big day. That’s where partnering with a recruiter comes in handy. They can provide valuable insider perspective on employers and help you prepare more thoroughly before your interview. They can also advocate on your behalf and provide constructive feedback.  
3. Salary negotiations: Salary negotiations can be tough. Ask for too little and you might undervalue your work, ask for too much and you might lose an opportunity.  Staffing recruitment teams can ease that burden by serving as the intermediary between candidates and employers. Their knowledge of market rates and company ranges can ensure that you are being compensated fairly. 

These are just some of the ways that partnering with a staffing agency like ALTRES can benefit those looking for a new job or career opportunity. And the best part? Our services are fully paid for by employers, so you don’t pay a cent. That’s right: Our services are free for jobseekers. Plus, there’s no obligation to take a position that’s offered to you. To learn more visit altres.com/staffing.