The recruiter's job: to fill a client’s open position.

Use your recruiter as: a member of your personal job-search network.

Choose a recruiter who: works with specialists, deals with the level and type of position you want, has a stellar reputation, passes a reference check.

Maintain a relationship with your recruiter by: giving information updates, having periodic contact, expecting a give-and-take relationship.

Avoid recruiters who: show unethical behavior, charge a fee for their service, release your resume without permission, have a personal chemistry that doesn't click with yours.

Knowledge: a s experienced recruiters we have access to an incredible amount of information. Our on-going relationships with clients and candidates allow us to have a wide view of the entire playing field.

We know current trends, salary schedules, who's hot, who's not, who's hiring and who's struggling to stay afloat. It is not unusual for us to receive a job search assignment several months before an opening is announced. The recruiters are hired by corporations to identify and evaluate candidates for current openings. A candidate never pays a fee. The client pays for our recruiting services.

Confidentiality:

A confidential relationship exists between you and the recruiter. Your name and the fact that you are looking for a new opportunity are always handled with discretion. Core Business Solutions tells you the name of the employer; reviews the job opportunity with you and secures your approval before your resume is released to a prospective employer.

What to do if a recruiter calls?

Consider it a compliment and take the call.

If you want to talk but can't, ask when you can call the recruiter back. When you do talk, evaluate the conversation. Is the recruiter knowledgeable? Do you feel comfortable? If you relate well to each other, send your resume and schedule an interview.

If you are happy in your job, tell the recruiter. You can still benefit from the relationship. An experienced recruiter is a walking encyclopedia of industry information. A recruiter cannot make you leave your job; only you can make that decision. But change does happen. Managers leave, new companies are made, numbers are crunched, offices relocate and lifestyles change.

What to do if a recruiter doesn't call?

If you have good skills and several years of experience, call a recruiter. Good recruiters want to talk to you. Be prepared to answer questions about your career history and future plans. You will be asked to send a resume; so make certain yours is up-to-date. For the best results, find a recruiter who works exclusively in your field and has several years of experience. Ask your friends for referrals.

Sorry nothing yet.

The recruiter is hired by the employer who sets the requirements for the job. You may be a great candidate but your background might not match current search requirements. If it doesn't, the recruiter will keep your resume on file, your name on the active list and call you when an opening exists.

It's a match ... Tips for Working with a Recruiter.

Keep appointments and return calls. You are being evaluated from the moment you connect with a recruiter.