While many of us have preconceived notions about recruiters, one thing is for sure, they often are the gateway to great opportunities. And like with any profession, there are good, and there are not-so-good recruiters. The following message assumes that the recruiter whom you are hearing from is ‘one of the good ones.’
Many happily employed careerists bristle at the thought of receiving a phone call or email from a recruiter. However, it is advisable to remain professionally inquisitive and open-minded and NOT to let the conversation regarding a potential opportunity pass you by, should a ‘recruiter come calling!’
My latest blog post at Glassdoor dives into 3 key tips on how to specifically respond when hearing from a recruiter, including asking for a conversation reschedule (if ‘now’ isn’t a proper time to speak), why it is good to be open-minded to the recruiter’s pitch and the importance of prompt, consistently polished behavior during your interactions with the recruiter.
To read the full story, please click: What To Do When A Recruiter Comes Calling.
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