Preparing For Your First Interview With a Recruiter

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So you’ve got your first interview with a recruiter — congratulations! What’s that? You say you’re a little scared because you don’t know what recruiters are looking for? Relax. Recruiters don’t expect you to be perfect, but they do expect you to be prepared. Here’s what to do to get ready.

Yes, You Need a Resume

You’d be surprised how many candidates show up to staffing firms or meet with recruiters without bringing a resume. And you’d be even more surprised to know how showing up to a recruiting interview empty-handed reflects on your skills. Even if you’ve already sent a copy, bringing your resume to an interview helps you to remember what recruiters should know about your experience and qualifications.

Dust Off Those Documents

If you’ve got certifications, licenses or diplomas that are essential for the job or jobs you’re interested in, make sure you’ve got them handy. This includes copies of documents often needed for verifying your ability to work, such as drivers’ licenses or state-issued i.d. cards. Recruiters may want their own copies of transcripts or other official documents from the issuing institution, but having all your credentials at hand proves you’ve earned your stripes and shows you’re prepared.

Recon Your Recruiter

Whether you’re going for a job interview with a recruiter for an organization, or making your first contact with a staffing agency, it’s essential that you do some research first. You should always find out everything you can about a potential employer — when you don’t know the first thing about the organization you’re applying to, it shows. When it comes to going to a temp agency for the first time, make sure that the firm offers temp and/or temp-to-hire positions in your field, and that you’ve got the qualifications they require.

Big employers’ best-kept recruiting secret is often a staffing agency — like Staffing Partners! If you want to get your foot in the door with the best temp and temp-to-hire jobs in your industry, give our experienced staffing professionals a call today.

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