The right hire is about more than just a resume.
Working with a recruiter can make all the difference in today’s job market—whether you’re a hiring manager sorting through an overwhelming number of resumes or a job seeker trying to stand out in a sea of applicants.
If you’re managing the hiring process for a tech role, how much time can you realistically dedicate to finding the right candidate while balancing your other responsibilities?
If you’re searching for a job, you’re looking at job descriptions that don’t give you the full picture—and facing what feels like tough competition. (You’re not seeing the full applicant pool, either—I promise!)
So, why should you be working with a recruiter?
Working With a Recruiter Gives You Insider Job Information
Let’s focus on culture fit and job expectations alone –
If you and I have spoken before, you know I have a gripe with job descriptions. They serve a necessary purpose, but they leave so much to be desired (and for good reason).
- What is this job, really?
- Why is this job open? Is it new, a replacement? If a replacement, why did that person leave?
- Who’s on this team?
- What is the true purpose of the role?
- What are the priorities?
- What is the timeline?
- What is the interview process?
- What skills do I actuallyneed to have?
You know who knows these things? A recruiter. A recruiter who is willing to have a conversation with you before a hiring manager automatically declines you as a candidate because you missed a necessary XYZ (that a recruiter could have set your expectations for), and you never get a reason why.
Culture Fit: Why It’s a Critical Part of Working with a Recruiter
Employers are overwhelmingly seeking someone who can collaborate internally and externally to their teams. BUT that’s not where expectations end.
What is the environment here? Are they set up like an established group, a startup, a nimble pioneer, or a behemoth adhering to miles of red tape? No one wants this to be a short-lived hire, so a recruiter is going to set your expectations appropriately so that everyone ends up happy (even if it’s not with this employer).
Final Thoughts: Why Working with a Recruiter Matters
A recruiter acts as your advocate, giving you access to insider knowledge that helps both hiring managers and job seekers make better decisions.
- Hiring managers: Save time by only reviewing pre-vetted, quality candidates who fit the role and culture.
- Job seekers: Get the real story behind job descriptions, team dynamics, and hiring expectations.
When both sides have full transparency, the hiring process becomes smoother, faster, and leads to better long-term success.
Have questions or want to talk about what I can do as a recruiter to help you? I’m happy to meet for coffee or touch base on the phone; just reach out or give me a call.
