Is your job hunt exhausting you? If the answer is yes, then it is time to look for a recruiter who can assist you with your job search. It can be a challenging task to find an experienced recruiter to help you get on your ideal career path. Hence, we have come up with a checklist to help you get started.

  

1. Request acquaintances for recommendations or join professional groups

You can ask your friends or acquaintances for any leads based on their personal experience. Besides this, you can also become a member of professional groups on LinkedIn or Facebook. This will help you expand your network and connect with numerous recruiters at the same time.

2. Look for recruiters on various networking sites

You can look for recruiters on various networking sites such as LinkedIn, Instahire, Facebook, etc., and connect with them. Once you build your connections, potential job opportunities might make an appearance. Moreover, you will end up making a lot of connections that will be beneficial for you in the future. These recruiters can then reach out to you if and when they find an appropriate job for you. 

3. Create your profile on job portals

There are various job portals such as Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, etc. Creating a profile on these portals will help you showcase your abilities and expertise. Thus, making it easier for recruiters to connect with you. Additionally, your profile should include your resume that mentions your work experience, your education qualifications, prominent courses you might have taken, your accomplishments, and more. Registering on these sites will definitely increase your chances of being noticed and you might be contacted by a potential job recruiter.

4. Search for jobs on Google

You can directly look for companies and recruiters on Google. You can type in keywords such as ‘executive recruiters’ or ‘employment agencies’ and you might come across a list of companies and recruiters who are hiring or looking to hire. However, do make sure the ones you find are credible sources. 

     5.   Join industry groups

Recruiters are most often part of professional/industry groups. So, if you’re looking for a job in a certain industry, join a group associated with the industry you are keen on. This could be on any networking site or on social media networks. Once you are part of these groups, you can connect with recruiters and provide them with details of what you are looking for in terms of a job. You might instantly be offered some available job opportunities or they might connect with you once they have an opening for you.