What You Need to Know
About Us
Knowledge As
experienced
recruiters we have access to an incredible amount of information.
Our on-going relationships with clients and candidates allow us to
have a wide view of the entire playing field.
We
know current trends, salary schedules,
who's hot, who's not, who's hiring and who's struggling to stay
afloat. It is not unusual for our recruiters to receive job search
assignments several months before the actual openings are announced.
The
Fee Bordwell & Associates' recruiters are hired by
law firms and corporations to identify and evaluate candidates for
current openings. A
candidate never pays a fee. The client
pays
for our recruiting services.
Confidentiality
A confidential relationship exists between
you and the recruiter. Your name and the fact that you are
looking for a new opportunity are always handled with discretion.
You are always in control of your search. Our
recruiters will tell you the name of the employer, review the job
description with you and secure your approval before
your resume or name is released
to each prospective employer.
What
to do if A recruiter calls
Consider
it a compliment and take the call.
If
you want to talk but can't, ask when you can call the recruiter
back. When you do talk; evaluate the conversation.
Is the recruiter knowledgeable? Do you feel comfortable?
If you relate well to each other, send your resume and schedule an
interview.
If
you are happy in your job, tell the recruiter. You can still
benefit from the relationship. An experienced recruiter is a
walking encyclopedia of industry information.
A
recruiter cannot make you leave your job; only you can make that
decision. But change does happen. Executives and
managers leave corporations and partners and associates leave law
firms. New divisions are created in the corporations and new pairings are
created in the law firms. Numbers are crunched, offices relocate and
lifestyles change.
What
to Do if a recruiter doesn't call
If
you have good skills, several years of experience and a stable work
history, call a
recruiter. Good recruiters want to talk to you. Be
prepared to answer questions about your career history and future
plans. You will be asked to send a resume; so make certain
yours is up-to-date.
For
the best results, find a recruiter who works exclusively in your
field and has years of experience. Ask your friends for
referrals. Call the best law firms and corporations and ask them which search
firms they use for recruitment.
sorry
nothing Yet
The
recruiter is hired by the employer who sets the requirements for the
job. You may be a great candidate but your background might
not match current search requirements. If it doesn't, the
recruiter will keep your resume on file, your name on the active
list and call you when an opening exists.
it's a match
- Working With a Recruiter
Keep appointments and return calls. You are being evaluated
from the moment you connect with a recruiter.
Let your recruiter know if anyone else is representing you.
This will eliminate the embarrassment of two agencies presenting
your resume to the same employer.
Be honest about your experience, skills, salary and why you left
each job. A recruiter does not like to be surprised.
Be prepared to give references from your last three employers.
They should be people who supervised you or had direct knowledge of
your work product.
Provide the recruiter with a list of
-
employers
who have received your resume within the last year
-
firms
or companies you want to explore
-
firms
or companies
that do not interest you
A recruiter might ask you to rewrite portions of your resume to emphasize skills
for a current opening. Listen to the recruiter; the
recruiter knows what works.
When an opening does exist, the recruiter will provide you with
background information about the employer and the position.
A good recruiter conducts an extensive "mock interview" to
prepare you for your meeting with the employer.
Employers offer salaries based on skills, years of experience and
current salary guidelines. It is in the recruiter's best
interest to get you the best offer possible.
There is always a chance that you will receive a counter offer from
your present firm. Discuss this possibility with your
recruiter before
you begin the
interviewing process.
A recruiter's time is valuable. If you use a recruiter and the
recruiter's client to increase your leverage for a raise at your
present job, you will burn two bridges in the process.
Keep in touch. Think of a recruiter as your personal career
agent. A good recruiter is always interested in your
career progress.
Bordwell
& Associates
Call
us at 949.724.1466
Our
conversations are always confidential.
Working with a Recruiter