Don't be an idiot. Be nice to recruiters when they call
Some thoughts on why you should be nice to a recruiter when they reach out
Just dumping some thoughts about why those in tech should take the call, be nice, and understand your place in the market.
- Talk to as many recruiters as you reasonably can. They have their ear to the ground and know the market much better than you do.
- Recruiters will help you understand your value in the marketplace.
- Recruiters will help you pull your head out of your ass and help you freshen up that CV/resume.
- Recruiters are better connected than you are.
- Recruiters knock on doors for you. If they like you then they will kick in the door.
- Recruiters are on your side. The more you earn, the more they earn.
- Be honest with those who represent you. The good ones can sniff out the bull-shitters.
- Play the field – you don't have to be exclusive with one recruiter. (Except when applying to a company – they can explain that part to you)
- Do not be offended when the recruiter does not call you back. Just move on. This is a numbers game (of sorts).
- Find a recruiter that is good? Keep them close. Let them take you to lunch. Return the favor in the future some time.