If you’re a healthcare candidate you may not realize the reality of the medical recruiting life. That reality is that healthcare recruiters have two clients: the healthcare facility that pays for the service and the candidate they represent. That’s why a healthcare recruiter can work alongside you as a colleague in the field but ultimately you should realize they also work for you in several different ways. This article will explore the difference in these approaches so that you better understand how to make the most of working with a medical recruiter.
Recruiters: Working Toward Your Better Career
A job search can be a vulnerable time for most candidates, even in a job market where their skills are highly in demand. A recruiter goes to work for you by introducing your resume to top healthcare employers. They serve as a bridge between the best job for your skills and your goals. Recruiters are here to help you if they can, while still doing the job the employer hired them for.
A good recruiter will take the time to get to know your career goals as well as your background. They can work for you by providing solid advice about your resume, how you interview, and even what the job market is like. A good recruiter works for you by:
- Keeping your search carefully confidential.
- Representing your skills to an employer.
- Providing you with advice and support on what market trends will affect your search.
- Make you aware of jobs that are unposted, giving you an edge in the market.
- Sharing backstory on jobs that you’d never get from a job ad or a hiring manager.
- Offer honest feedback and interview tips.
- Prep you for interviews.
- Help you in your salary negotiation.
- Introduce you to a broader social network.
Recruiting relationships often last for years, particularly in the healthcare field. High-end candidates often establish relationships with one recruiter, build trust, and work with them hands-on through several job searches. A recruiter works for these candidates by working on strategies that boost their careers.
What You Should Know About Recruiters
While recruiters work for you, they also work alongside you to help. They’re not career coaches but they do provide valuable advice. Ultimately, they’re trying to find talent for the employer that hires them. They can advocate for your candidacy but they must do what the employer requests to keep them as a client. In their role, they are not the decision-makers. They’re the go-betweens, and as such, must sometimes share bad news with their candidates. It’s not personal at that point, even though the recruiter will probably have many of the same feelings you have; disappointment you didn’t get the job affects both you and the recruiter.
Should You Work with a Healthcare Recruiter?
A healthcare recruiter like UHC Solutions can be an amazing resource in your job search. Our team offers incredible networks and solid career advice for anyone seeking new career options. Call on us today to find out how we can go to work on your behalf.
