What Do You Ask a Recruiter?
Posted by Ashley Ryall on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 @ 12:18 PM
What is the typical time frame from coming in to meet with you to how quickly you can place me?
This answer is determined on a case-by-case basis. Staffing Consultant- Temporary Division Elyse Gonsalves encourages you to be open to a range of opportunities within your interests. “The more flexible you are about the nature of the position, the greater your chances are of solidifying a new opportunity in your preferred timeframe.”
What types of jobs do you get, and what types of companies do you service?
Positions range from administrative to C-level across multiple industries, and while John Leonard has been successful within certain verticals, our footprint continues to expand into new landscapes. Every day, we juggle our open jobs, looking for one person who can wear several hats and thrive in a small business environment while simultaneously seeking out another professional who has stability at one position and whose strengths are anchored in that role.
When we consider you for a position, we provide you with a detailed blueprint of your potential employer: who they are, how they function, and what their goals are. Certain staffing agencies are limited to specific types of businesses and industries, so make sure you do your research.
How is the Greater Boston job market?
The market is cautiously optimistic, but improvements will still have to be made. Technology, Accounting/Finance and Marketing are just three verticals on the upswing, specifically within Boston’s emerging areas. As employers are becoming more comfortable with the current economic climate, they are looking to partner with agencies which have the resources and focus to fill their open positions with untapped talent.
Do a lot of companies use agencies?
Yes. Firms and organizations come to us with a range of agendas, so it is our responsibility to understand exactly what they are looking for in a candidate. According to Jon Singleton, Staffing Consultant-Direct Hire Division, “Some of our client employers are in urgent need of someone and want to see candidates yesterday.” Other hiring managers foresee a need in the near future and put the opportunity on our radar. We respond to each of our clients’ needs on a case-by-case basis to ensure we find the right person for the job, regardless of the timeframe.
Candidates want to be sure that they are partnering with a reputable staffing firm and
a knowledgeable recruiter—someone who ultimately knows the current trends of the market and has their best interests in mind. John Leonard’s Manager—Direct Hire Division, Rob Harvie, asserts, “It is tough enough for candidates not to have a job, but they will not waste their time running around in circles with agencies who are not up to speed.” Rob has no doubt that, “as this year continues, many candidates will ask the above questions before stepping foot into a staffing agency.” If job seekers do not get the answers they are looking for, they will move on in search of a firm who has them…I believe John Leonard is one of those firms!
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