Right now, you’re happy with your job. You like your colleagues and find the work both challenging and interesting. Therefore, you don’t think it makes sense to stay in contact with a recruiter, because you don’t need their services at the moment.
The thing is, being in regular contact with a recruiter is always a good idea.
Here’s what you have to gain by keeping in touch, even when you’re not actively seeking new career opportunities.
Build a Relationship
If you reach out to a recruiter as an active job seeker, they’ll help you find a great job. However, the better they get to know you, the more assistance they can provide. When you have an established relationship with a recruiter, they’re better able to tailor their search, because they really know you.
This can allow them to help you figure out your ideal type of company culture or decide what you really want from your career. Enjoying more personalized assistance will help you achieve greater career satisfaction, because you’ll be able to find your perfect fit.
Grow in the Right Direction
You’re currently learning and growing at your job, which is great. The only thing is, the experience you’re gaining might not align with your future career goals. Your recruiter will work with you to determine what, if any, skills gaps are standing between you and the next step in your career. Use this information to ask your boss for projects that will allow you to develop these abilities, start a side project or take a class that will bulk up your resume.
Get Your Dream Job
In the professional world, timing is everything. If you’re only searching for jobs when you’re eager to move on from your current one, you might miss out on an amazing opportunity. When you work with a recruiter, they’ll keep an eye out for your dream job, so you don’t miss out.
Just sit back and enjoy the comfort of your current position, and if something comes along that might interest you, they’ll reach out.
Need a little help plotting your next career move? PrideStaff Dallas is here to help. Contact us today to find out what we can do for you!
