Recruiters can be wonderful partners on your career path as they maximize your job search options. A great recruiter acts as your trusted advisor throughout the hiring process as they match your talent with their client’s job needs. The best recruiter will be instrumental in helping you find the right career opportunity and can become a trusted partner for many years to come. If this isn’t quite enough to convince you, here are seven reasons why you should work with a recruiting agency:

Recruiters have access to job opportunities you won’t know about.

Recruiters are often the first ones to know (outside the company) that a position has become available. By working with a staffing agency, you can learn about jobs that might never be publicized. Their strong relationships with their clients – your future employers – could help you be at the top of the resume pile and land interviews that you couldn’t get any other way.

Recruiters understand both the hiring company and your career goals.

This combination makes recruiters uniquely qualified to offer insight into the corporate culture and job fit. They’ve got background on the company and the job that you are considering. They may have also placed other people in the team, so they can help you see the bigger picture before you walk through the door for your interview. This all saves you time, effort and stress on the day of your meeting.

Recruiters specialize in your field, so they know the landscape well.

Recruiters who focus on one field or area become experts and are more likely find you a great-fitting job. They can also provide crucial insight into the job market if you’ve been at one company for a while and are just starting to look around for a new role. Plus, if your current boss doesn’t know that you are job hunting, recruiters offer a level of discretion and confidentiality so your resume isn’t plastered all over the internet as you search.

Recruiters give shrewd resume advice and interview tips – and it’s free.

Companies hire recruiting firms to help them find the best talent available for the role. This means it’s in their best interest to ensure that you are well-represented by your resume and well-prepared for your interview. Because your recruiter has probably worked with the hiring manager and the company on prior placements, she can also help you understand their expectations and share valuable suggestions on successfully navigating the interview process.

Recruiters can help you interview less.

Thanks to your recruiter knowing your career goals and job interests, you’ll be better matched to the companies and positions where you’re the most qualified and have the best chance of employment. Instead of endless interviewing for jobs that seem like the right fit, you can trust the recruiter to find the opportunities that are right for you.

Recruiters can help negotiate the salary you deserve.

You’ve found a job that energizes you, been on a great interview, and gotten the offer. Now it’s time to discuss the compensation package. Your recruiter was likely told the salary range from the get-go and knows where your expectations fit into that. Most recruiters are happy to see their candidates get the maximum amount, so they are there to have what can occasionally be an uncomfortable conversation about money on your behalf.

Recruiters will keep you connected for the future.

Working with a recruiter will benefit your career whether or not you end up a taking a job today. That’s because they are often asked to do the impossible: find the perfect candidate with the right experience who can start immediately. By maintaining a relationship with a recruiter, you just might be that ideal candidate they remember when the job posting comes through.

Why is it so beneficial to work with a recruiting firm? Over time, the right staffing agency can help you in many different ways. We’ve outlined several here, but we’d love to tell you more about what Prestige Staffing can do for you. Please contact us today to learn more about our IT, Healthcare and Contingent Workforce Talent Services.