5 Signs it’s Time to Contact a Professional Services Recruiter for your Job Search

 

Whether you’re on a short-term contract or winding down a years-long tenure, jumping back into the job market can be intimidating. Especially right now, when it seems like every day there’s a new article about how AI is replacing admin or professional roles, it can be disheartening. 

 

So you shouldn’t make it even harder on yourself by going it alone. Having a professional services recruiter in your corner can help smooth out the process of finding your ideal role. 

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Call a Recruiter

One of the biggest mistakes professional and administrative <Link to Admin & Professional practice area page> professionals make when looking for a new job is putting off calling a recruiter until they’ve reached a point of desperation. Most people will start by applying to jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed, calling in favors with old coworkers, and contacting their alumni networks for months before reaching out to a staffing agency. 

 

Even though you shouldn’t stop applying to jobs and working your network, waiting to get in touch with a recruiter until you’re desperate can be a mistake. Here’s why:

 

• We have access to hidden and exclusive roles with companies that won’t ever post on public job boards 
• We can get your resume in front of the hiring manager the same day 
• We have local market intel that helps us not only improve the quality of role we connect you with, but also can help you negotiate a higher compensation rate
• We provide a second set of eyes on your resume, coach you through interview prep, and follow up after the interview to make sure you’re in the loop

 

The sooner you connect with a quality professional services recruiter, the sooner you can start to realize these benefits. 

5 Signs it’s Time to Call a Professional Services Recruiter

So, when is the perfect time to reach out? Here are five signs to connect with a recruiter. <Link to Contact Us>

1. You’re dissatisfied with your employer.

Everyone has a bad day at work, even those satisfied with their jobs. But when bad days turn into bad months, even bad years, that’s a sign to look for something new. “Sunday scaries,” extra responsibilities without a better title or pay, or feeling you aren’t recognized for the value you bring every day – these are signs to consider a new opportunity. 

 

A recruiter can not only help you evaluate your current situation and “gut check” that it’s time for a change, but can be on the lookout for a role that won’t put you back in the same situation. 

​2. Your career has hit a dead end.

In the professional and admin world, being “good at everything” can backfire. It can mean you end up in a spot where you’re filling the jobs of two or more people, or too valuable to promote or move to another, more challenging position. If you’ve had a relatively static role and pay for more than a few years—especially if your scope of work has grown or your peers have advanced to bigger, better opportunities—it may be time to move on. 

 

A recruiter with experience in professional services can provide advice on development opportunities that can help you advance your career. 

3. You need additional income or employment.

Depending on which study you review, the cost of living in Boston can be 45-50% higher than the national average. As a result, having a higher-paying job can support your needs.

 

Recent job displacement has led to an environment where people can sometimes look for part-time and flexible-hour admin professionals – people with more skill than AI tools. A recruiter with access to these opportunities can help you supplement your income with something other than Uber or Grubhub. 

4. You need an expert opinion on the current market.

 

A recruiter who’s spent years navigating the constant back-and-forth of both national and local employment trends can help you make sense of everything. They can provide the intel you need to decide how much to ask for, how much negotiating power you really have, and what the real “take it or miss it” opportunities are. 

5. You’ve just been laid off.

If you’ve just been laid off from your job, then it’s in your best interest to have as many job seeking tools in your arsenal as possible. A recruiter can not only help you start looking for opportunities as quickly as possible, but can steer you away from a decision that could negatively impact your career in the long run. 

It’s Time to Contact a Recruiter. 

If any of these five signs apply to you, then it’s time to get in touch with a recruiter. But even if you’re not actively looking right now, it’s still worth it to reach out and start a relationship with a recruiter. We may have some opportunities that can improve your current situation and help you take the next step in your career.

 

Ready to get started? Search our jobs or contact a ProPivotal recruiter today.