Top 10 Reasons Candidates Enjoy Working with Recruiters

Over the years many candidates have called or sent us thank you notes expressing their appreciation for helping them find the perfect job. This top 10 list is a compilation of the reasons candidates have enjoyed working with our recruiters.

1. Recruiters are often available after normal business hours.
Candidates call, email and text 24/7. They appreciate being able to reach the recruiter or receiving a call back quickly. The generational difference between newly-graduated providers and more senior providers sometimes dictates how recruiters communicate with candidates. However, a quick response is always essential to ensure questions are answered and information is provided.

2. Recruiters assist candidates with CVs and resumés.
Recruiters read and evaluate CVs and resumes to get to know their candidates better. This process allows recruiters to work with candidates to correct typos, fill in time gaps, and ensure CVs and resumes are up-to-date and include current information. Confusing or questionable items are clarified and corrected before the candidate is presented to the job opportunity. Candidates recognize their CVs or resumés create a first impression and they appreciate our diligence to ensure their information is accurate.

3. Recruiters get to know candidates before discussing the job opportunity.
Many candidates express appreciation for the time invested by a recruiter to learn about their practice, community and geographic preferences before presenting job opportunities for consideration. Recruiters who "recruit for retention" understand the importance of presenting candidates who will likely stay long-term in the community.

4. Recruiters know the ins and outs of the practice opportunity and community.
Experienced recruiters often have long-term relationships with their clients and can provide candidates with excellent background information on the organization, community, and practice opportunity. Candidates also appreciate receiving written descriptions of the opportunities and website addresses so they can access additional information.

5. Recruiters communicate regularly with candidates.
Candidates appreciate knowing when the recruiter has presented their CV for consideration and who will be calling them, being debriefed after telephone interviews and site visits, and when to expect a letter of intent or contract. Some candidates are unsure of the process of finding a practice opportunity in the beginning but are much more comfortable when working with a recruiter who communicates regularly.

6. Recruiters help candidates prepare for telephone interviews and site visits.
Recruiters often prepare candidates and clients alike with questions to ask during telephone interviews and site visits to help determine if the candidate and organization are a good match. Recruiters also ask candidates what they would like to see/do during site visits and convey that information to clients to ensure the time and resources invested will meet the needs of both parties.

7. Recruiters are honest with candidates.
Candidates appreciate accurate and true information about the job opportunity, community, compensation package, and earning potential. Some candidates' prior job search experiences prompt them to compliment the honesty they feel in working with our recruiters.

8. Recruiters will sometimes become an advocate for a great candidate.
There are times recruiters work with candidates who do not perfectly fit a client's ideal candidate specifications. Recruiters sometimes become an advocate for a great candidate who meets some of the client specifications and may bring additional skills or experience that would enhance a client's organization.

9. Recruiters assist with contract negotiations.
One of the most important roles of a recruiter is to communicate a candidate's contract questions and concerns to the client. Candidates often express the ease of discussing legal documents, compensation and benefit packages with the recruiter.

10. Recruiters in good standing with NAPR or NALTO are professional and ethical.
Some candidates prefer working with recruiters who are members in good standing of the National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) or the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO) because these organizations have codes of ethics and professional standards of practice. Our membership provides candidates a level of confidence they are working with an ethical and professional search firm and recruiter.

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