As an executive recruiter in information technology, I speak with dozens of people every week. Some are well-versed in working with recruiters and others are brand new to the experience. With that in mind, I would like to share some thoughts on the most effective way to work with a recruiter. These tips will help you when you are looking for a career move.

True or false: Recruiters can find you, the job seeker, a job? False.

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Recruiters work for client companies, who pay their fees, to find 
qualified candidates to fill specific roles within their organizations. The recruiter’s job is to find the person for the 
company, not find a company for a candidate.

If you have never spoken with a recruiter...