The saying goes “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”
If that’s true, then you better find out what you love ASAP, because a Gettysburg College study shows the average person will also work 90,000 hours in their lifetime.
If you know what you’re looking for in your career, having a 1-on-1 confidential conversation with somebody who knows where the REAL jobs are at can be.
Finding the dream job can be tricky, and this is supported with data as the average person will have 12 jobs over the course of their career. Over 30% of professionals who left a job last year alone were looking to change careers entirely. On top of all that, finding the career path for you only becomes more challenging when you factor all the new opportunities that have developed with a rapidly changing world. The amount of options for a career now are seemingly endless, and has only increased the anxiety of young professionals looking to find their calling.
Hiring has never been easier! Or, am I getting this backwards? While the statement is true for posting jobs on home websites, indeed, Monster, etc - accessibility and reach have not proven to translate to easier hiring. In fact, it’s even harder in the digital world. According to zippia, it takes an average of 80 applicants to produce an offer. The quality of candidates have been weakened (if even applicable at all) by the ease and accessibility of job openings. It takes take going through the stack, let alone screening the talent and getting the process going. Companies will rarely find that Top Talent is actively applying to roles directly. Because they are already working and do not want to compromise there time or current position by putting a resume out in the digital world (especially when they know they are often just submitting resumes to just sit in a portal for months).
If you know what you’re looking for in your career, having a 1-on-1 confidential conversation with somebody who knows where the REAL jobs are at can be. Plus, because they speak with candidates all day, they have insight to which companies are strong, which are toxic, etc.
If you’re looking for talent, what beats having somebody who makes connections for a living speaking highly about your company as a 3rd party consultant? While you may pay for the service, it’s FREE verbal marketing.
LinkedIn is your best friend here. If a recruiter reaches out to you, do a quick background check. Look at their profile. If they are recent college grads or have less than a years experience, you may just be chatting with somebody who has no idea what they are doing.
Also - do they work for a massive company or a small specialized firm? There are pros and cons to both. If you’re working with a recruiter at a massive agency, you will probably be connected to the most companies. However, your resume and data will be stored in a massive database, and your resume will be used as a Business Development tool to pick up more clients, or to blast to existing clients. Working with a massive agency is probably best for candidates that are unemployed or would like a new job QUICK.
As a client, you can expect more volume from a big agency. However, you will experience unsolicited emails, cold calls and lower quality candidates that may not even match the profiles you are looking for.
A smaller agency is ideal for candidates who are passive, looking for a very specific role. If you are hiring, you will likely revive less volume - but can rest assured that the talent is matching your expectations. Whether you are a candidate or a client, you will build a likely build a stronger working relationship with a smaller recruiter who is more invested in a relationship with you or your company.
LinkedIn is your best friend here. If a recruiter reaches out to you, do a quick background check. Look at their profile. If they are recent college grads or have less than a years experience, you may just be chatting with somebody who has no idea what they are doing.
