Basic facts you need to know about working with a recruiter.

• Remember the professional recruiter's job is to fill a client's open position. They are "job opening" driven. You need to be there when they have an open position.
• Your goal should be to get on your professional recruiter's call list to hear about every new job opening in your industry.

• a member of your personal job-search network

• works in your field of specialty
• deals with the level and type of position you want
• has a stellar reputation within your industry
• passes a reference check

• giving occasional updates of your achievements, accomplishments and increased responsibility a few times per year.
• having periodic contacts but not just small talk
• expecting a give and take relationship

• show unethical behavior
• charge the candidate a fee for their service
• release your resume without permission
• have a personal chemistry that doesn't click with yours

• use e-mail - it's the easiest and the fastest for both parties
• whenever you contact your recruiter, make sure you have a prioritized list of questions or comments. Your recruiter is always looking for new opportunities for you, calling and "checking in" to get a status is fine, but be assured the recruiter has nothing else to do except look for a job for you and other candidates, they will call you when something comes up.
• always give them updates on your personal career status
• offer industry information that would be helpful to the professional recruiter in identifying the best match for you.

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