What Are the Pros and Cons of Working with a Recruiter? Pros: • Have the knowledge and experience to match you with the best job • Familiar with the fields and industries with the most job opportunities and what employers are looking for • Understand the hiring market and can provide expert job search/hiring advice • Have jobs that are unlisted or confidential • Can get your resume directly in front of a hiring manager and advocate for your experience/skills • For employers, they offer flexibility and convenience during the hiring process and present higher quality candidates • They make more money when you make more money, motivating them to get you the best pay rate/salary possible • Have opportunities for people who need flexible hours or part time work to quickly earn extra money • For job seekers, it’s free! Cons: • They may not have the right job for you right now, or have jobs for your type of work/specialization • They work for the employer, not the candidate-- they’re a great support during the job search, but can’t guarantee you’ll get a job • Lack of employer branding • Fees for Employers-- these are usually well worth it for those looking for high quality candidates, an easier hiring process, temp or temp-to-hire employees, or those who need to fill a lot of roles fast or fill a difficult role, but consider your budget first Looking for a top-notch recruiter? Check out redShift Recruiting today.