{"id":3211,"date":"2015-09-29T13:03:32","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T13:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discovery-graduates.com\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2015-09-29T13:03:32","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T13:03:32","slug":"a-guide-to-working-with-your-graduate-recruiter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discovery-adr.com\/us\/a-guide-to-working-with-your-graduate-recruiter\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Working with your Graduate Recruiter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovery-graduates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Leadership-650.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2662\" src=\"http:\/\/www.discovery-graduates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Leadership-650.jpg\" alt=\"Leadership-650\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s something we can relate to at Discovery Graduates, it\u2019s the recent article published by The Guardian: A graduate guide to successfully working with recruiters.<\/p>\n<p>A brief, but to the point, article explaining the graduate recruitment process from the point of view of the recruiter, and there isn\u2019t anything we can disagree with here.<\/p>\n<p>The article has nine main points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be honest \u2013 We just need as many facts as you can provide. What skills do you really have? How much do you really need to earn? Are you actually able to relocate? It may seem pretty obvious now, but many recruiters have become accustomed to hearing a few tall tales, so just keep it honest and we\u2019ll be getting you a job in no time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage on the phone- If you\u2019re driving, out for a run, or in the middle of the most epic X Box battle of this century, then it isn\u2019t an ideal time to talk to us. We are there to interview you, and every phone call we conduct should be treated as an informal interview. Communicate well, and don\u2019t schedule a call that you can\u2019t take.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read job descriptions properly \u2013 We understand that you might be reading one hundred job descriptions a week, however skim reading will only make it clear to us later that you don\u2019t have a full understanding of the role. Take your time and be sure that you have the skills to do the job you\u2019re applying for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tailor your job applications \u2013 Similarly to above, be conscientious when applying for positions. The employer will notice the generic applications, they\u2019ve been delving through as many resumes as you\u2019ve been sending out and they will only notice the ones that stand out. So, for our sakes and for yours, be specific when you apply and be sure to know what you\u2019re applying for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take our advice- If a recruiter is advising you to change your resume, it isn\u2019t to patronise, it is simply to help you. We want you to represent yourself to the best of your ability, so don\u2019t just keep sending back the same resume with minor alterations. Learn to take constructive criticism and, trust us, know we\u2019re only trying to help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t be patronising \u2013 Ok, so you may have a degree in astro- physics, but we know what employers are looking for. It\u2019s never nice to be patronised, and especially not when you\u2019re just trying to do your job the best that you can. So, even if the recruiter isn\u2019t about to go calculating the surface area of Jupiter, they do know what will get you the job you\u2019re applying for. Trust our judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be patient \u2013 We understand the frustration you feel when awaiting a response after an interview. We also promise that we will get back to you as soon as the client has let us know of their decision. We will also, however, be in contact beforehand to provide an update. So hang in there, we can only go as fast as the process allows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give appropriate notice \u2013 We have all heard \u2018the dog ate my homework\u2019 excuse. When it comes to an interview we have gone to great lengths to organize, or an assessment day which we have invited you to and prepared you for, we request that you please inform us as far in advance as possible if you are unable to attend. There are other applicants who could take your place, and it\u2019s common courtesy to inform someone of your absence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never contact the employer directly- This reflects badly on us as a recruiter and will do you no favors in getting the job you\u2019ve applied for. If you are in fact rejected for a role you have applied for, then consider that we may have softened the feedback, and our client may have a few things to say that you don\u2019t want to hear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way we as a recruiter can help you is if you work with us. It\u2019s an odd experience, as we provide you with a positive service for which you don\u2019t pay a penny! We, on the other hand, are investing in you and our client is relying on us to ensure you\u2019re right for their business. So, just follow the guide above and remember, we are here to help!<\/p>\n<p>To read the full, original Guardian article follow this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/careers\/2015\/sep\/28\/a-graduate-guide-to-successfully-working-with-recruiters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s something we can relate to at Discovery Graduates, it\u2019s the recent article published by The Guardian: A graduate guide to successfully working with recruiters. A brief, but to the point, article explaining the graduate recruitment process from the point of view of the recruiter, and there isn\u2019t anything we can disagree with here. 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