As with most things in life, we all work best having all the information to hand before starting any project and it is the same with the recruitment process.
We can provide you with the best practice techniques such as writing an effective CV and preparing for interview, but when it comes to matching you to the right position that will not only give you the career progression you are after but also personal satisfaction, we need to get to know you better.
Here are some essential points to create a strong and effective working relationship with your consultant from the start.
Who we work for.
Your Austin Benn consultant works on behalf of the employers and behalf of you. This means we can get you in front of clients that may not otherwise advertise jobs in the open market. Plus our extensive existing relationships can give you the foot in the door before others.
Finding the right consultant.
We have a team of highly skilled consultants however to best meet your requirements; we need to have a full understanding of your technical skills and industry experience to ensure a perfect match.
Sell yourself.
Write your own elevator pitch to give to your recruiter. Not only will it help your recruiter to position you but it will also help when you are talking to people in your own job search.
Create a valuable relationship with the recruitment consultant.
Not only will the initial meeting help us to know you better and how to meet your career aspirations but it will enable us to represent you more effectively with our clients.
Listen to the advice consultant’s offer.
Your consultant has excellent insight into the latest jobs available, company profiles and the careers that will best suit your experience.
Utilise our experience.
We can advise you on how to refine your CV, provide you with best practice interview through to providing an overview of the job market and how this can affect you.
Visit our website.
We are updating our website on a daily basis with new careers opportunities so don’t forget to look.
And finally remember to keep in touch.
If you have updated your skills/ industry experience or have decided on a new career path, let us know. We regularly have a variety of jobs coming in and the more we know about you, the better we can help you find the right job.