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Benefits to Working With an IT Recruiter

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Looking for a job can be a full-time effort. Uploading resumes, writing cover letters, endless searches on job boards. A recruiter can be an amazing resource in your job search. Here’s why an IT recruiter might be the secret weapon to advancing your career.

  1. Better Connections: Applying for a job online is hit or miss. The chances of hearing back from a company about a position you feel you’re qualified for really depend on too many factors to feel confident about moving along in the process. Using a recruiter means they’re going to pass on your information to someone who wants to hire and trusts the recruiter to only suggest qualified candidates. This increases your chances of getting that initial interview.
  2. Interview Prep: A recruiter will often interview candidates to get to know them, but also to work through questions and concerns that a candidate has about interviewing with a company. The recruiter likely knows the company well and certainly is familiar with the position, so they can help you understand what to focus on and how to frame your experience in a conversation with a hiring company.
  3. Better Feedback: Recruiters are going to follow up with the hiring manager or interviewer after you meet with them to get their feedback. Whether it’s positive or negative, a recruiter can report back to you what worked and what didn’t, so you can learn from your experience.
  4. Access to More Openings: Some companies work with recruiters before they ever post a job online. These jobs, therefore, are only available when working through a recruiter, giving you access to hiring managers when they’re still excited about the search and not worn out after dozens of rounds of interviews.

Working with a recruiter can save you time and energy and reduce your job-search stress. Our expert staffing team can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. Contact Us today so we can help you start your search.

5 Marketable Skills Every IT Professional Should Have

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You already know your skills and experience are crucial to finding a job. Often IT positions will require very specific certifications, education or project experience and only the candidates who have them will go on to interview and compete for the position. So, if every applicant has roughly the same abilities, how can you set yourself apart as the right pick for the job? Here are some additional skills to develop and display so you get noticed.

  1. Good Communication:

    Lots of IT professionals spend their days heads down at their desk, working on projects. One of the best skills you can have – and showcase in your resume, cover letter, and interview – is good communication. This shows you can share your ideas intelligently and will likely work well in teams and across departments.

  2. Creativity:

    You don’t have to be an artist, but employers often want someone with a sense of creativity, because these candidates are often the best at innovation, problem-solving and innovation.

  3. Commitment to Learning:

    Technology is constantly changing and it’s never enough to just get a degree or a certificate and be done. Showing you’re involved in or have completed continuing education courses can be a way to share with employers your love of learning and desire to stay ahead of the trends.

  4. Flexibility:

    The only thing constant is change and companies want to know how well you roll with deviations from the plan. This is especially important in IT, where the plan can change quickly due to problems with deployment or having to troubleshoot an unanticipated issue. Flexibility can be demonstrated by sharing your experience in various projects or talking about your time spent at a startup or other business where the day to day was anything but ordinary.

  5. Organized:

    Everyone needs a system. Employers look for candidates who are organized because they know they can follow the system and processes in place, or even help develop more efficient ones. Organization is a key ingredient to job success, as it’s often the driving force behind meeting deadlines, tracking projects, and effectively testing and implementing solutions.

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