We were candidates before we were recruiters

We were candidates before we were recruiters so fundamentally, that began our career. In reality, how can you be a recruiter if you never had to search for a job? It is part of our training, development and often our character. I still on occasion search as a candidate, not because I am unhappy in my job but because as a recruiter it is my job to understand things from all perspectives. What does the candidate see out there? What is my competition offering to attract talent? Is my company competitive? How is our employment branding/identity compared to others?

To be an exceptional recruiter, you must ALWAYS with out exception be able to view the process from all prospective, first and foremost, without negotiation through the candidate’s eyes. I am not being naive with that absolute statement. I do understand the politics of the internal and external recruitment processes but remember why you actually are in this field.

ATTENTION INDIFFERENT RECRUITERS:
Hey you! Yah you! The one with sandwich in your hand, I am talking to you! Go ahead, take another bite of your ham on rye while you are meeting with a candidate, take another phone call during an interview and answer that incoming email while meeting with a vender.

Don’t you get it!!! It is all about the people! The people you work, for, around and with were all candidates once! Your most respected colleagues and role models got where they are by developing their talents it wasn’t by osmosis! Maybe you are really in it for the payday but, really, get another job and leave this to the passionate people, it is too important! This is people’s careers, their lively hood. Take it seriously, I sure do!

Learn something about this process or GET OUT OF MY BLOG!! You do not belong here! Poser! Wash Up! Go find a different seat on another bus!

If you are offended or smiling should really determine if you belong in this recruiters playground!

Wow, that was cleansing. I needed that.

My husband, who is also in the field on the vender side told me once that I have to be patient and remember not every recruiter has the passion I do, I shouldn’t offend.
I don’t want to offend…much; I am sensible, I don’t expect everyone to be overly-enthusiastic and live and breathe the process. I just hope for recruiters/hiring managers while on the job remember that we were candidates before we were recruiters.

As for patience, I try to be, I am…well, Uhh, wait until my husband reads this tangent!

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Part One: The Candidate’s Perspective

Most of us one time or another have found ourselves with the task of looking for a job. The last time may have been years or minutes ago but we have all most likely had to experience this process in one form or another.

The Internet is how we pound the pavement. It is how we find the job we think is a fit and how we apply.

As a job seeker you go on to a job board and you search for a job in which you THINK your days or years of experience leaves you more than qualified. Some people are meticulous in there search not leaving any stones unturned to find the perfect fit. Other job seekers just applying to all positions on the Internet. And yes, I said all positions posted on the Internet. OK maybe ALL is a bit of an exaggeration but these are usually the same people we recruiters refer to as “stalker candidates” but that is for another day.

But I digress; you the job seeker then cut and paste or attach your well planned or not so well planned resume into the space provided. Wondering where your resume goes, you close your eyes and hit the “Apply” button.

That’s it….silence…

Your destiny is now in the hands the person who can potentially start your career with your desired company and change your life as you know it.

There is another side to this coin….and the answers to those questions all candidates would love to know.

“Who now has my resume!?” “Do they even know they have it!?” “Do they care they have it!?” “Do they know how great I am!?

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Part Two:
The Recruiter's Perspective (coming soon)

Through the eyes of a recruiter: The intro

Coming soon-"Through the eyes of a recruiter: Part One


Caution: If you do not have a sense of humor nor understand sarcasm you may, on occasion find my Blogs offensive. A lot is going on in my head that must get out or I will explode! (In reality, if you actually are intrigued to read something by someone who refers to themselves as "RECRUITNIK," you are already condemned to love me!) Sorry! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

By no means is my intention to offend anyone. I truly hope not to. I just, on occasion want to take an entertaining look at the very serious job search, hiring, recruitment process.

I may even, on occasion choose subjects that are somber (or partly.) Or go on an irrational rant, who knows. I do however reserve the right to educate, inspire and invoke thought. I hope to make you smile, laugh hysterically or just role your eyes because you know exactly what I am talking about! I hope also to learn through the connections I make by writing.

I am excited to see where this will take us.


Please enjoy!



–Love, Recruitnik