10 Tips on working with a recruiter

10 tips for working effectively with your recruiter as a candidate, prior to your first meeting:

10. Review and edit your resume prior to sending to the recruiter. Expound as necessary in your experience to honestly and thoroughly match with the job description at hand; fill in and explain any gaps in employment. Consider formats that are clean and easy to read.

9. Communicate openly. Ask questions to determine compatibility. Not only in terms of work arrangements, but also in terms of culture and opportunity. Ask you shall receive.

8. Discuss any existing jobs & recruiters you're working with. This establishes your availability, status, and timing.

7. Be respectful and polite. In the 10 years I've provided recruiting support, I have almost never had an impolite candidate, so congratulations on getting this right overall.

6. Respond promptly to messages and be upfront about availability. Ideally within the first 24 hours.

5. Develop answers to common job interview questions. Be able to also explain your resume, in its entirety if necessary.

4. Consider your salary expectations. Will the role match your expectations? Can your expectations be matched here or elsewhere in the job market?

3. Consider non-tangible benefits to the role being presented. Such as better location, more suitable culture, work-life balance, new and strategic step in career direction.

2. Engage with recruiters often. See why each recruiter is worth your time and consideration. Our candidates our frequently and insightfully engaged with us at Amphib Digital. We're grateful for their trust in us.

1. Thank your recruiter for their time and effort. This goes a long way toward developing your relationship with your recruiter.