Working with a recruiter can improve your job search by connecting you to more job openings and helping you find employers who offer a better fit for your skills. To fully benefit from your relationship with your recruiter, however, you’ll want to connect with outstanding recruitment firms – not a run of the mill outfit.
Here are seven signs a recruiter you’re considering is a great fit for your career:
- They specialize in your professional field. Recruiters who connect people in your field to the types of employers you dream of working for are well-equipped to do the same thing for you. A more “general” firm, by contrast, may have difficulty helping you improve on your current job search strategies.
- They work in the geographic area you prefer. Recruiters with a “national” reach may sound like they have access to more jobs, but they often trade breadth for depth. Connect with a staffing firm that builds relationships in your preferred city or region to unearth the best hidden jobs in the place you want to stay.
- They’re on top of industry trends. What’s going on in the legal field? Look for a recruiter who can surprise you with some new information or draw connections between events you hadn’t noticed before. The best law clerk recruitment firms pay careful attention to the legal field in order to best help clients and candidates.
- They’re responsive. How long does it take a recruiter to return your inquiry? The quicker you get a reply from a staffing firm, the more likely it is that they’re focused, alert and ready to help you find the law clerk position you’re seeking.
- They ask detailed and accurate questions. A great recruiter isn’t satisfied with hearing you’re looking for a job as a law clerk or you graduated from a certain law school. They dig in: What do you like about clerking? What practice areas do you have a passion (or a horror) for? How do you do your best work? They make sure they understand what you’re looking for, so they can help you find the perfect job.
- They’ll say “no.” A recruiter who does everything they can to get you hired when the position isn’t right for you is not doing you a favor. Look for recruiters who are willing to say “This isn’t going to be a good fit for you” and explain why they think so.
- Integrity and compassion matter to them. Recruiters who focus on developing relationships and caring about their clients and candidates are more likely to provide outstanding service to both and be there when you need them most.
At Kent Legal, our recruiters focus on connecting law clerks and legal support professionals to some of the best law firms and legal departments in the Toronto area. Contact us today to learn more about our law clerk job openings in Toronto.