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The recent down economy has changed the job market dramatically for most individuals that find themselves hunting for a new job. Now, more than ever, job seekers need to be creative and flexible in their search for employment, in order to stand out from the crowds that are all jockeying for the same available position. Successful job seekers will utilize every available option whenever possible, which includes enlisting the help of a professional recruiter or staffing agency.

Get Creative in Your Job Search

These professionals can assist job seekers in a variety of way, and often have many more industry contacts than the individual. Recruiters represent their client companies, and generally earn the commission from the company not the individual (or candidate), however, a good recruiter also treats a candidate as an equally important client.

Taking the time to interview with a recruiter or staffing specialist can give a candidate additional exposure to companies that they might not have come across on job posting websites such as Monster.com or Craigslist, or in their local newspapers. Many staffing companies have already established a rapport with their client companies, and that connection can be of great benefit to an individual that has signed up with an agency or recruiter to assist in their job search. Hiring companies that employ staffing agencies tend to trust the recommendations of a recruiter submitting a candidate for an open position, more so than the candidate who submits their own resume. These recruiters use specialized recruiting software as well as their own experience and “soft skills” to help the hiring company identify the best candidates to interview.