{"id":4197,"date":"2021-12-15T17:01:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T21:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4197"},"modified":"2024-03-07T15:28:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:28:09","slug":"what-recruiters-look-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/what-recruiters-look-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What Recruiters Look for\u00a0in a Great Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having operated in the staffing industry for almost two decades, one question people often want to know is what recruiters look for in a great candidate.<\/span>\u00a0Considering most people\u2019s experience with job searches have been a solo endeavor, this question is completely understandable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting a new job can be a time-consuming (and sometimes stressful) process, even amidst a market that favors the job seeker. From finding an available position that interests you to crafting an eye-catching resume to nailing the interview, there\u2019s a lot to consider in order to have a successful outcome. That\u2019s where a recruiter comes in. Before we dive into what recruiters look for in a great candidate, it\u2019s important to understand what a recruiter does. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what does a recruiter do?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

In short, a recruiter is the bridge between an employee looking for a job and an employer who needs to fill an open space on their team.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0the recruiter’s\u00a0responsibility to find candidates who fit the needs of their client and ensure the candidate is\u00a0well-suited\u00a0before they\u00a0meet\u00a0for a\u00a0face-to-face\u00a0interview. They also\u00a0advocate\u00a0on behalf of the candidate;\u00a0showing the client exactly why they\u2019re a great\u00a0match and\u00a0making\u00a0sure the candidate\u2019s goals align with the goals of the employer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s another side to the life of a recruiter that isn\u2019t commonly considered \u2013 researching and networking. These tactics make LGC\u2019s executive recruiter\u2019s experts in their field. Our recruiters regularly research employment trends, pay history, and more to fully understand the industry they\u2019re servicing. By connecting with a variety of people (employees, owners, managers, etc.) in said industry, LGC recruiters can build a network of influential players who become key to matching candidates with employers. And we know what recruiters look for because we’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best in the. business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does working with a recruiter\u00a0benefit\u00a0my job search?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Partnering\u00a0with a recruiter\u00a0can be the extra help you need to land your dream job. Some of the ways they\u00a0benefit\u00a0candidates include:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n