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Recruiter advice needed |
| Message Name: |
Thanks |
| Date Posted: |
12/07/2006 |
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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! |
| Message: |
AntiFashion,
Thank you for sharing your experience and providing information. I am right now living in a college town and I will try to use next career fair and other opportunities as good as I can. But now I thought I can utilize my time by searching and interacting with recruiters. Since there are many recruiters that can be reached from internet search and some of them aren't that much worth the time I am hoping to get some reliable recruiter contact info and focus on them. Again thanks for your advice.
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