In today’s workplace, recruiters play a larger role than ever before. In the constant search for top talent, companies are relying on the people who look for talent every day and have developed the networks to find it.

You may be looking for a new job and decide that working with a recruiter is the way to go, or you may be contacted by a recruiter looking to fill a position. Either way, you need to know the do’s and don’ts of working with a recruiter, what you need to know to get the most out of the relationship.

The first thing to keep in mind is that you want to be honest with them about your background and your desires. However, you also need to be aware that they represent companies looking for people, and so just as with an interviewer, you want to put your best foot forward as well.

And, although a recruiter is representing a company, because of their unique position, they can also help you as a job seeker. The recruiter can fill you in about the job search process and give you feedback on your own perceptions about a particular company and its people. The recruiter also acts as a liaison between you and the company, passing along any questions you might have, even before any interview might be scheduled.

But it is important to find out the arrangement that a recruiter has with a company, because it could have a big effect on their actions. The recruiter could be working strictly on a commission basis, where they receive payment if and only if they fill the position. Or the recruiter could be on a retainer, in which case they receives payment whether they fill the position or not.

It’s not difficult to see how these two different arrangements could affect the recruiter’s strategy. They would be much more anxious to fill the position under the first arrangement, and to do it quickly. So, you need to be sure in this case that they are working in your best interest.

Again, you need to be open and honest with a recruiter, giving them as complete a rundown as possible on your knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as what kind of position you are looking for. Honesty is also important because you don’t want a recruiter trying to find you a position that you wouldn’t like. Let them know if you are looking at other job openings as well. If you have any adverse incidents in your background, let the recruiter know about them right away. They won’t be too happy if they turn up later on in the job search and put a snag in the hiring process.

If you are looking for employment in the Inland Empire, Arrow Staffing can help you. Arrow is one of the leading staffing firms in the Inland Empire, with the experience and expertise to help you find the job that you want. Give Arrow Staffing a call today.