Thinking about adding a recruiter to the mix? Maybe I’m partial, but maybe there’s something beneficial to building that relationship. Top three things you should remember are:

• [ ] Stay in contact with us. Even if you’re not job searching right now— check in with us quarterly, come to our networking events, follow us on socials
• [ ] Be clear about your skill set and exactly what you want from a new position. We promise there’s the perfect fit our there for you.
• [ ] Find a recruiter that fits your vibe. It seems like everyone and their sister is a recruiter these days, so make sure the one you choose is a champion for you and your values.

Need some more info? Try these guides:

How to Choose a Recruiter

Recruiter Basics

I’m not being sarcastic with this title. You really do need to try and stump your recruiter. What I mean by that is, you need to see how much they know about the role and company they’re introducing you to. The more questions they can answer, the better.

I’m not being sarcastic with this title. You really do need to try and stump your recruiter. What I mean by that is, you need to see how much they know about the role and company they’re introducing you to. The more questions they can answer, the better.

You don’t work in this industry for 10+ years without coming across (and occasionally contributing to) some “red flags” when it comes to recruiting. There are some things to look out for when vetting the recruiter you want representing you in the job search.

You don’t work in this industry for 10+ years without coming across (and occasionally contributing to) some “red flags” when it comes to recruiting. There are some things to look out for when vetting the recruiter you want representing you in the job search.

A Conversation with a Former Developer Turned Recruiter