Why Partnering With A Recruiter Is Always A Good Idea
If you are looking to increase your chances of landing a position that will advance your career, make friends with a recruiter.

When thinking about taking the next step on the career ladder, it is easy to become overwhelmed with what action to take first. Should you update your resume? Should you make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date? Should you try to establish a relationship with a strategic executive search firm?
And while the answer is yes to all of the above, in a market with record-low unemployment numbers, one of the best ways to get a leg up on the competition and make the transition into a newer, better role easier is to partner with a recruiter.
Recruiters will typically have specialities, and will focus on identifying top talent in specific industries for their clients. This means that, more often than not, recruiters will be some of the most informed people in current job market trends, and will have a thorough understanding of the types of jobs, at which companies, are available currently.
Strategically partnering with a recruiter who specializes in your industry will dramatically boost the credibility of your resume. Because companies will require recruiters to be extremely selective and present only the best candidates, having a recruiter advocate for your resume and experience is an excellent way to stand out from the crowd.
What is the best way to partner with a recruiter?
One of the best ways to establish a partnership with a recruiter is to network. Use online directories and websites to see where the best networking opportunities and events are in your city. Recruiters are always on the lookout for the best talent, and can often be found at networking events. Establishing rapport with a recruiter and exchanging business cards is a great way to kickstart a relationship.
Another great way to partner up with a recruiter is to use LinkedIn to your advantage. Change your profile settings so that recruiters can see that you are looking for new opportunities. Follow that up with optimizing your LinkedIn profile with key terms, making your profile the most searchable across a variety of key terms, and you should have recruiters coming to you!

