How to Work with your Recruiter
 
There are many advantages to working with a recruiter. Susan Lee & Associates' recruiters can get you "in the door" and connect you with companies you may not otherwise have access to. We can sell your skills and abilities to employers, giving you a positive reference before you even show up for an interview. Please note: we will not release your name or resume without your prior approval.
 
Here are a few tips to maximize the effectiveness of your personal recruiter.
  • Resume
    Your resume must be well written and accurate, indicating your career summary clearly (
    see Resume Central). It is your responsibility to keep your resume up to date. If your address, phone number, job status or career objectives change, please resubmit your resume.
     
  • Patience
    As recruiters, we get paid for finding qualified candidates for our client companies. When we receive a job listing from one of our clients, we first look at the registered candidates in our database (see Submit Resume). Although we receive job orders weekly, we may not always have the best opportunity available for every registered candidate. Don't let this discourage you; we are always on the lookout, and will contact you if a job comes up that fits your interests and requirements.
     
  • Communication
    Be sure to check your messages frequently and return phone calls from your recruiter promptly. Give your recruiter a daytime phone number (if possible), a personal email address and work-week availability.
     
  • Employer Contact
    Always use the recruiter to contact the employer, rather than contacting them directly. This indicates that you respect the employer's desire for confidentiality and a streamlined hiring process. It also ensures that you will not interfere with any negotiations in process.
     
  • Interviews
    Once you have completed an interview, follow up with your recruiter to determine what the next step(s) should be. For example, when you can expect an answer, setting up additional interviews (with the same company or other companies), feedback, receipt of initial offer, negotiations, etc.
     

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Chanhassen, MN 55317
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