A Professional Athlete Has One. Why Shouldn't You?
You have a highly desired set of skills, just like a professional athlete, so why are you searching on job boards on your own and not through an Agent?
Yes, a job board can tell you what is currently listed as open with the title you think you want. But, titles are subjective and not equal across companies that vary in size, industry, etc. Sometimes the title for the role you want is not what you’d expect it to be.
Using online comment boards to get the inside scoop? Successful people are busy doing their jobs, not searching websites for where to post their complaint. Those posting are most often those who were not successful at that company. Is that whose opinion you want to base your decision on?
A professional recruiter is an Agent who has focused experience in your area of expertise, and will give you much more than those tools ever can.
Yes, a job board can tell you what is currently listed as open with the title you think you want. But, titles are subjective and not equal across companies that vary in size, industry, etc. Sometimes the title for the role you want is not what you’d expect it to be.
Using online comment boards to get the inside scoop? Successful people are busy doing their jobs, not searching websites for where to post their complaint. Those posting are most often those who were not successful at that company. Is that whose opinion you want to base your decision on?
A professional recruiter is an Agent who has focused experience in your area of expertise, and will give you much more than those tools ever can.
A professional recruiter knows:
The Market: Find someone who is not spread too thin, who works within a specific geographic area and a specific field. They will have knowledge of the people and companies within that area, the changes in the environment within core industries (mergers, sales, IPO’s etc.) and can compare one opportunity to another in real time.
The Key Players: A recruiter who has been established in a market knows the hiring managers directly. What are the backgrounds of the people you’ll meet? How did they get to their current position? What do they love about the company? What makes someone a good match for their team? You'll want all of this information when it's time to interview.
The Inside Scoop: What projects are on the horizon? Why is the role open? Where does it fit in to the company? What growth paths are available? None of this can be found on just an advertisement.
The Key Players: A recruiter who has been established in a market knows the hiring managers directly. What are the backgrounds of the people you’ll meet? How did they get to their current position? What do they love about the company? What makes someone a good match for their team? You'll want all of this information when it's time to interview.
The Inside Scoop: What projects are on the horizon? Why is the role open? Where does it fit in to the company? What growth paths are available? None of this can be found on just an advertisement.
An experienced recruiter can provide you:
Exclusive Access: Often, our contacts are reaching out to us before the role gets posted to avoid the deluge of resumes from unqualified people. They want to go direct to the agent who can deliver the right match quickly as their time is valuable.
Career Counseling: Which of the roles open will really push your personal goals further toward achievement? What career paths have others taken that can help you down the same path or help you avoid pitfalls?
Interview Skills: How to make the most out of your time in the interview chair. What should you highlight, what topics should you avoid? An interview is a different type conversation than any other you have in business or socially. It has its own rules. An experienced recruiter can coach you to nail it!
Marketing: Who is there to speak on your behalf, share the person behind the resume, and make sure you rise to the top of the pile? A recruiter can make your case for you, right to the people who matter. Otherwise, you risk getting stuck in the database!
Salary Negotiation: Where do your expectations fit within the market? How can you make sure you’re maximizing the offer and not boxing yourself out versus other? We make sure to advocate on your behalf, based on the most up to date information available, so we consistently exceed our candidates' expectations!
Career Counseling: Which of the roles open will really push your personal goals further toward achievement? What career paths have others taken that can help you down the same path or help you avoid pitfalls?
Interview Skills: How to make the most out of your time in the interview chair. What should you highlight, what topics should you avoid? An interview is a different type conversation than any other you have in business or socially. It has its own rules. An experienced recruiter can coach you to nail it!
Marketing: Who is there to speak on your behalf, share the person behind the resume, and make sure you rise to the top of the pile? A recruiter can make your case for you, right to the people who matter. Otherwise, you risk getting stuck in the database!
Salary Negotiation: Where do your expectations fit within the market? How can you make sure you’re maximizing the offer and not boxing yourself out versus other? We make sure to advocate on your behalf, based on the most up to date information available, so we consistently exceed our candidates' expectations!
Ours is a full service firm that costs, you, the Talent, nothing! Reach out to us to start your relationship, today!
Brooke Fisher brings more than 20 years of financial recruiting expertise to your search. She has worked with both candidates who have just a few years' experience and Chief Financial Officers to match the best candidates to the perfect companies. Brooke's expertise is in mid to large-sized companies in the telecommunications, manufacturing, financial services, and real estate industries. Email her at [email protected]
Andrews & Cole is a certified woman-owned boutique executive search and consulting firm with a focus on accounting and finance professionals. Clients range from start ups to Fortune 100 in nearly every industry.
Andrews & Cole is a certified woman-owned boutique executive search and consulting firm with a focus on accounting and finance professionals. Clients range from start ups to Fortune 100 in nearly every industry.