Recruiting Explained

Working with a recruiter can be difficult. There is a lot of waiting for information, calling to follow up, emailing to determine what your status is in the interview pipeline. And of course, not all recruits are as transparent or as responsive as you would like. The flip side is that you should understand that most recruiters are dealing with numerous candidates, many of whom are non-responsive, troublesome, and time consuming. So, even if you’re a stellar candidate, remember that your recruiter is busy with many people who simply are not as professional as everyone should be. That said, when you do get an email or LinkedIn message from a recruiter looking to schedule a call, what does that mean? Is it a surefire way to know that you’re not getting the job? Or that you won’t be called in for a second interview. Not necessarily. Why Would a Recruiter Schedule a Call? There are multiple reasons why a recruiter might schedule a call. It’s pessimistic to think that the only re...

 After working with recruiters and receiving job offers, many people are disappointed with the salary offers they receive. This leads to the obvious question as to why recruiters lowball. Are recruiters incentivized to lowball you on a job offer? And if so, is there any way to handle this. Fist, in case you’re unfamiliar with the language, let’s define what a lowball offer is. Basically, it’s a salary offer that is lower than what you were expecting and in many cases it’s lower than what the company was advertising. Why do recruiters lowball you if it’s not in their interest? This is a good question, but first you have to clarify the basic terms about lowball offers and if recruiters do lowball. Do Recruiters Lowball Offers? Some recruiters do lowball offer you, while others don’t. There is no set standard that you can use to apply to all recruiters. It’s not a good idea to assume that a recruiter will or will not lowball you. The important thing to det...

 When most people think of non-profit jobs, they don’t immediately think of money. However, working in the non-profit sector can be one of the most lucrative jobs available. This is why you see so many people from government and political organizations moving straight into the non-profit sector. The conventional idea of non-profits not having money is wrong. Non-profits are different than the corporate world in that they are not designed to make a profit. They serve a community: homeless, immigrant, children, MICA, or some other group that is unable to take care of themselves. The on the ground staff, the case workers and other people who are doing the labor, are not paid huge salaries. This is why, for instance, California and other areas such as NYC, are finding it hard to secure case workers to assist with their social service work. However, once you rise to the level of a non-profit director, you are no longer working with the day to day caseload. Your work consist...

 Anyone who is looking for work will eventually make their way over to Indeed or LinkedIn. These are the two primary methods of finding work for most people. Indeed is a classic model job board. It’s similar to older models such as Monster, Hotjobs, and now ZipRecerutier and Craigslist. However, Indeed is the number one site for the last few years has been Indeed. LinkedIn is not a job posting site, it’s more sophisticated than that. It’s a social networking site that was designed for professionals to network. It’s more than just about finding work, it’s a networking site for professionals in sales, marketing, and other facets. Each website functions differently and each can be used as a prong in your strategy to find work. How you will use each site is going to be different, however.  LinkedIn is a professional networking site where people connect with other people. Indeed is a job board where jobs are posted by recruitment agencies or companies that are look...

  There are many reasons why a company would hire a recruiting firm to find staff. Especially when it comes to an executive assistant position. Whenever a company is seeking to hire new talent, it puts pressure on the hiring committee. These pressures on hiring managers to find the perfect candidate are among the reasons why companies use recruiting firms. However, there are so many others. Some of them are unique to the particular company, some of them are general reasons that are applicable across industries. What we are going to review here are some of the reasons why so many companies use recruiters. So, who is the ideal reader for this piece? Well, obviously it’s a good review for companies who are considering hiring either an administrative assistant or an executive assistant. It’s also a good piece for executive assistants who are looking for work, and who wonder if it’s worth it to connect with recruiters on LinkedIn. Now, on to the list. Recruiters Hav...

 When it comes to searching for work, most people turn to job posting sites. Indeed, Craigslist, ZipRecruiter are just some of the names in the space. Years ago you have Monster and other giants. Now there are not only mega job sites like Indeed and Craigslist, but small niche job posting sites. There are job posting sites specifically designed for software engineers, nurses, ex-cons, doctors, lawyers, and those working in the non-profit sector (such as Idealist). But which is the best? Is there a best job site? As with most things, I don’t like to suggest that you use any one particular job site over others. A truck driver or a social worker won’t find work in the same places that Account Executive or Financial Analyst will. That said, there are some general guidelines that you can use. Biggest or Best: Understanding Indeed and Other Job Posting Sites If you’re looking for the largest job sites, then you’re going to want to look at Indeed or Craigs...