Job seekers who rely on recruiters and recruiting job listings can expect minimal success. It is only one part of an effective, diligent job search. Recruiters are one strategy – but they won’t get you a job. They won’t:
- Set your job search goals and activities or organize and track results to keep you accountable – essential actions for an effective, diligent job
search. - Help you become visible on social media – absolutely essential to a job search plan in this decade.
- Do your networking activity (e.g. attending individual and professional meetings and following up your contacts). This is the most recommended activity for getting hired.
As the article below says: “Due diligence is your responsibility – not the headhunter’s. No one cares about your career [or getting that job] as much as you do.” A diligent search for employment integrates an array of strategies and strategies are continuously adjusted to improve results.
Why you can’t depend on recruiters. Read the Article.
