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For a recruiter, there is nothing more important than building trust with candidates. However, a relationship between a recruiter and a candidate is often a short one, though it can be lasting for both sides. In this highly competitive market, there are thousands of candidates fighting for the same openings. While you may think you are the perfect fit, the other applicants believe they are better than you. This is where a recruiter can coach the candidates in order to grab the right opportunity.

Here are a few tips that will help recruiters in building a strong relationship with the candidate:

Honesty and genuineness

Honesty and genuineness are the most crucial aspects with respect to the candidate interaction. While interacting with a candidate, a recruiter should honest about the company for which he/she is hiring . A recruiter should provide comprehensive information about the company to the candidate in order to build lasting relationships with them. This helps strengthen the relationship if candidates know a recruiter’s frankness is in good faith.

Coaching candidates

There are a number of areas where recruiters can help candidates including resume critiquing, identifying a mismatch for a role based on their background and skill sets, and advising them when it needs polishing if no one else has helped them in this area. In case there is a complete mismatch, recruiters can provide candidates with other available opportunities that are a better match for them. Beside this, a recruiter can also coach candidates on how to improve the chances of landing a job.

Realistic preview of the job responsibilities

Realistic job previews allow potential candidates to get a view of both the positive and negative aspects of a potential position. So, a recruiter should share each and every bit of their job responsibilities for what they are hiring , giving a realistic review of the role requirements apart from the skill set and experience.

Many interviewees are not aware that some organizations seek the opinions of recruiters on their hiring decision. However, it is important for every executive job seeker to have some basic etiquettes while interacting with the recruiters. After all, formal interview does not reveal the core skills for which you are being hired, but it is one of the most critical steps in the hiring process. Here are some job search etiquette that every executive job seeker should know:

Respond promptly: Being responsive to a recruiter’s requests is very important if you want to get hired. Quick response is crucial while working with a recruiter, especially contingency recruiters. If you are hard to reach they will move on to someone else.

Be professional and courteous: When a recruiter calls you while you are at work be professional. If it is not a good time to speak then request them to call at a scheduled time, which is mutually convenient.
Value recruiter’s time: Never forget that recruitment professionals often work on numerous assignments simultaneously. So be mindful of the recruiter’s time when you make contact.

Be Open Minded: Even if you are not a fit for an opportunity you are contacted about, you can recommend someone else.

Don’t contact too many recruiters: While you are job seeking ,don’t contact too many recruiters at the same firm. They all have same internal candidate management system that allows them to see what contact you’ve had with other recruiters. It will affect your suitability as an employee.

Let your recruiter know when you are working with another recruiter at the same time. Be clear about what you want and be honest with the recruiters you are working with. Keep the recruiter informed about other interviews you have and other companies you are applying to. If two contingency recruiters submit you as a candidate to the same firm, you may not be considered by the client company at all, even if you are a perfect match.