Candidates -and sometimes hiring managers - frequently ask Xtra Effort "what is going on out there?".
We sometimes answer with detail about the types of clients hiring and what they are looking for in candidates. Other times we simply say things are slowly improving. We are not quite sure what the inquirer REALLY wants to know, i.e., "are things improving and am I going to be OK?" or a polite way of asking "what specific jobs align with my background?".
An Xtra Effort service that may be of additional value would to have more specific answers about how and where candidates recently discovered their new jobs:
1) Through a recruiter, previous co-worker, friend, etc.?
2) Was the position budgeted an established, or was it as a result of the candidate's unique strengths and how they aligned with a company's current situation?
3) Was the position a replacement or expansion position?
4) Why the candidate was chosen instead of the #2 candidate?
5) The size of the employer, and what they make and sell?
I think you would agree this content could be of value. Xtra Effort will do our best to ask these questions and post the answers, but YOU can immediately help by POSTING YOUR COMMENTS (anonymous is fine).
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I don't see anything wrong with and have practiced digging for jobs on my own. But having a reputable recruiter stand behind you during the process is almost a resume builder in itself.
ReplyDeleteI do think it is important to align yourself with a company that has a pattern of growth and is executing a plan. Startup mode vs corporate giant is very different and requires a different set of skills.
These days a job is a job to most people, if your a replacement your always going to be compared. If your part of a team expansion, you have to always be setting the bar.
I've enjoyed always being part of a startup mode, fast paced, tech oriented environment. And continuing to set the bar in a number of ways has aligned me with the right companies and contacts to grow my resume and personal network. These two things give me confidence in my career.