Hello all!!
Whew -- this seems to be a HOT topic!! For what it is worth, we as recruiters should try to do our best to make your job search easy, focused, and to get you the job you want.
What types of things can a recruiter do for you? Negotiation is key. They can help you negotiate stock options, starting salary and bonuses. Tell the recruiter everything up front - what you make, what you want, and what kind of job you want, in terms of technology, start up, etc.
These are the types of things you should know going in:
~ What location do I want to focus on? Will you relo to get the right job? --- consider all factors before flying around and deciding, like Dorothy 'there is no place like home'.
~ Do I want to 'risk it all' and go with a small start-up, or would I feel more comfortable 'going corporate' and working for a large, stable company.
~ Current salary
~ Desired salary
~ Would you consider less salary and more stock - or are you an only cash talks type of employee.
~ Is technology more important then pay - this you should really consider. As a recruiter, with your best interests at heart, for example, I would rather place you at a Java/C++ position that pays $80k then a Delphi job that pays $90k. Why? Because in a year your skillset will be outdated.
My best placements? Placing someone that was a java developer into a java architect role -- sure, they made $30k more - but the thrill of learning new technology and leading a team was so rewarding for them, that it made it a pleasure to place.
By the way -- I do perm placements. I like to see someone join a team, and be happy there.
------------------
Thanks! =)
Heidi Golledge
Director of Recruiting
Heidi@CyberCoders.com
Ranch Hand Scavenger Hunt
Confused? Don't be - I will give you all the DETAILS!
Number Posts (14/100)
First Post