Find a Recruiter in your Niche and Hang onto Them.
According to statistics, at least 80% of all jobs are never advertised. Ironically, those job openings exist in a mysterious no-man’s land we in the placement industry call… the “Hidden Job Market”. These positions do not become part of the public domain because they are not posted on company websites, job boards, trade publications or social media venues.
Wondering how to tap into the “Hidden Job Market”?
Networking with friends in your industry is one place to begin. However, by far, the most efficient and effective tool at your disposal is working with recruiters in your niche. Why? Because recruiters are constantly talking to their clients about anticipated resource needs and the type of candidate they would hire instantly if they happen to posses a unique, hard to find, combination of skills, experience and attitude.
To find a Recruiter in your niche
1. Ask co-workers, peers, and friends for names of recruiters they’ve worked with in the past.
The better they know you and your industry, the more likely they’re able to connect you to a good recruiter in your niche. Bonus: recruiters know the best candidates are referred candidates. You will dramatically increase your odds at gaining and retaining your recruiter’s attention if you are a referral.
2. Search locally.
Use the Yellow Pages, Google search, etc. to find a recruiter that works your niche and in your geographical preference. Once you find agencies within your desired location, call them directly and ask the receptionist who specializes in your niche. Keep talking to recruiters until you find one that knows the market and relates well with you.
3. Try recruiter registries, recruiting networks and blogs.
Recruiter Registries such at Kennedy Information’s “Directory of Executive Recruiters”(recruiterredbook.com) lists recruiters by location and niche. National recruiter networks such as Top Echelon Network (topechelonnetwork.com) and Recruiting Network (npaworldwide.com) can help you locate your recruiter. And, of course, social media groups such as RecruitingBlogs.com (recruitingblogs.com), LinkedIn Groups and Yahoo Groups are also good resources.
Once you find a recruiter in your niche, hang onto them as they are a critical component to your over all Career Advancement Strategy.
Connie Dorigan, Founder and Director of Recruiting, sees the food processing industry as the link between good living and good people. She’s the west coast’s most experienced and trusted food processing recruiter. She also provides Executive and Career Coaching and lots of free job search tools. Once you’ve connected with Connie, you’ll always be connected.
© 2018 Connie Dorigan. All rights reserved.
This is a general interest article and does not constitute specific or legal advice.
