Appreciation Post!

 

I will save you the trouble of reading this entire post and summarize by saying this: I appreciate you! Whether you are a job seeker, another recruiter, or someone who shared one of my posts just for reach, I appreciate you all equally!

To the Job Seekers:

I appreciate that you trust me enough to send me your resume and give me a glimpse into your vulnerable search for gainful employment. It truly brings me joy to be a part of where you started in your employment journey, how you got where you are today, and where you are headed. As someone who has done many things in her professional life, I find it interesting to see and understand what influences others in their careers. My promise to you is that I will do my best to find an opportunity I have access to that best suits your skillset or connect you with others who may have access to better-fitting opportunities. 

To the Recruiters:

As someone who is relatively new to recruiting, I appreciate you sharing your insights, tips, and tricks on what your day-to-day lives are like. I also appreciate those who are willing to share their network of other job seekers so that real connections can be made and other recruiters can find a match for the open positions they are trying to fill. It displays a helper's heart for those diligently seeking their next opportunity.

To the Post Sharers:

I appreciate that you understand that your reacting to, commenting on, or sharing posts on your page increases the chances of forging a connection that might not have been made without you simply pressing a button. You are displaying that you have a connector's heart and genuinely cheer for the advancement of your network's career.

I believe I have the heart of a connector as well and am happy to help make introductions whenever and however I can. It is my intention to foster productive connections and I intend to create connection opportunities for job seekers and recruiters on a weekly basis. If we are not connected on LinkedIn, please send me a connection request!

Warmly,

Ashley

4 Reasons to Use a Recruiter to Find Your Next Job Opportunity

Some job seekers choose to work with a recruiter when looking for new employment opportunities. Recruiters are experts in finding, screening, and attracting applicants for open positions. They often post open positions on job boards, review resumes, interview candidates, and work with hiring managers to find the right fit. They also keep in close contact with many candidates all the way through the hiring process, from negotiating salaries to informing unsuccessful candidates that the position has been filled with another candidate.

Here are 4 great reasons to consider using a Recruiter to find your next job opportunity:

Recruiters save you time

It's exhausting to spend hours online searching job boards and filling out job applications. When you work with a recruiter, you split the workload. Recruiters spend hours per day searching for candidates for their clients. Recruiters know what jobs are out there, they know you are out there, and it is their job to make sure those jobs are filled.

Recruiters help you through the process

A good recruiter strives to find the best candidates for their clients and many will help you all the way through the application and hiring process. Recruiters can also coach you on ways to improve your resume, interview techniques, and feedback after your interview.

Recruiters want to place candidates

For recruiters, your acceptance of an offer is what earns them a paycheck, which is paid directly by the employer (like a realtor finding a buyer for a home listing). This means that having more candidates accept offers is the name of the game. Recruiters are competitive about placing the best candidates with their clients and in the end that drive will only help you in your job search.

You have access to more job opportunities

Believe it or not, not all open positions are posted on job boards. Some companies only put job openings on their websites. Others rely solely on recruitment agencies to find candidates. You could be missing out by only looking for open positions on job boards. With more options for jobs to apply to, the better the chances of you getting the offer you want.

Keep in mind that it is not a recruiter's job to find you a job. Recruiters are hired by businesses looking for employees to fill their open positions. They don't find jobs for people - they find people for jobs. 

Why not take advantage of these perks if it helps you find what you're looking for faster at no cost to you?

I May Not Have The Experience You Want, But It's Actually This That You Need!

Yesterday, as I was scrolling along on my LinkedIn page, I saw a quote from Simon Sinek, author of Start with WHY. He said, "You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills."

I began to reflect back on the jobs I've been hired to do over the years with no prior experience. 

For 5 years, I worked as a Medical Office Assistant for a major Orthopedic clinic... with no experience... or prior training. I was hired during a time when they were really short-staffed and they were looking for anyone they could teach the skillset they needed. Within a few months, I was flying high on my own without the need for someone to come behind me and check my work. 

I loved that job... but I mostly loved it because I was proud of how much I had learned on the job. It wasn't just about the skills, but the general knowledge that came with it. 

Recently, I was hired by a Virtual Assisting company to do data entry and call center work. I had done bits and pieces of each job here and there while in other roles, but they were never my main jobs like this would be. I was hired because I knew the owner of the business through a networking group we were in together. It wasn't so much about her knowing me as well. It was also because she liked me, trusted me, and knew that we had respect for each other as business owners. When she interviewed me for the position, she said to me, "Ashley, I have over 200 resumes on my desk for the positions I'm looking to fill and I would rather hire you because I know you, I trust you, and I know the kind of person you are and you will do a good job. I know you will do well once you are trained to use our system." 

I will never forget her saying that to me. In fact, I beam with pride every time I think about it. It makes me proud of who I am and boosts my self-confidence. And that fact about myself will keep me working for her for a long time. I'll admit there were a few hiccups in my training when I first got started, but she was amazing and willing to be patient with me while I learned.

Never doubt that new skills can't be learned. Anyone could do any of the jobs I've had before, but they hired me because of my attitude toward them. They hired me because of my willingness to learn new skills and my desire to do a good job. 

That's exactly how I am approaching my future as a recruiter. I don't necessarily have any experience (aside from what I've done for my own businesses), but I am more than willing to learn this highly valuable skill and I genuinely want to do a good job and for clients to be satisfied with my work... satisfied enough to even tell other people.

That's why I'm asking you to take a chance on me with recruiting. I may not be flawless at it. I have no references (as of this writing) to speak of. However, I am determined to learn what I need to learn and to work with you until you are satisfied with my work... and I know you will want to tell others about me, too. 

P.S. Patient bosses are the best bosses.