| Topic Name: |
Recruiter advice needed |
| Message Name: |
AntiRecruiter |
| Date Posted: |
12/07/2006 |
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I am an engineer and about to get my masters degree in information science. Majority of my class mates have found jobs. I am not that good at behavioral interviews, however I do have good quantitative, analytical skills and I am a good student. I do not have much experience except for a summer internship. I am looking for Operations/Data/Business analyst positions anywhere in the US and it seems like it would be good to use a recruiter's help. I did search the internet and found a lot of recruiters but some of them seem to be not that much trustworthy and they are likely to just waste time. I would appreciate if I can receive advice about recruiters that I should contact. I am right now in southeast region but I can relocate to anywhere in the US.
Thanks in advance |
| Message: |
Hi, I read your message with interest because my experience with recruiters has not been good. I have a master's in marketing, and was looking in that area, but it was like the recruiters didn't even look at my qualifications, and kept talking to me about admin positions. The recruiters who specialized in marketing didn't fare much better. A complete waste of time and a bit disheartening too. My suggestion to you is that you focus on recruiters that specialize in your area of expertise, and that area only. Unfortunately most recruiters are not as concerned with your professional goals as they are with lining their pockets, so be prepared to be told things that are of no relevance to you. Be prepared to not get calls back from recruiters when they promised they would, and for them not to answer you calls after that. That said, please PLEASE do not let this be your only job-hunting tool. Find a professional organization where you can meet similar business analysts and network. Read relevant publications to boost your knowledge of your profession. Talk to friends/family/former professors or your career management center. Utilize all tools at your disposal, but don't put all your eggs in that recruiter's basket. Good luck!
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