52: Working with Recruiters with Melanie Mitchell-Wexler

If a recruiter has ever contacted you, you’ve wondered what it may be like to work with them. And if you have worked with a recruiter, you may be wondering what happens on their end and how you could be more “top of mind” with them when it comes to you finding your next position. 

In this episode, I get on the mic with former recruiter turned career and life coach Melanie Mitchell-Wexler to clear the air about the best ways to work with a recruiter, how you can make the most of that relationship, and what you should avoid when connecting with recruiters. Also, Melanie and I talk about why you need to be and must be the best advocate in your job search. 

Connect with Melanie Mitchell-Wexler: 

Email: melanie@findsucceedachieve.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AchieveinFindingSuccess

Instagram: @mwexlercareercoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewexler

Twitter: @mwcareercoach

Clubhouse: @melaniewexler

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Your Mid-Career GPS Book Announcement and Intro (0:00)

·      What Melanie Wanted to Be Growing Up (4:05)

·      Defining the Recruiter’s Role (5:48))

·      The Recruiting Process (7:59)

·      Being Your Best Advocate (14:45)

·      Why Your Recruiter is Your Best Resource (20:11)

·      Treating a Recruiter Like a Hiring Manager (22:05)

·      Ask Their Preferred Method of Contact & When to Check-In (25:25)

·      What is the Applicant Tracking System – ATS? (27:55)

·      Getting Feedback from Recruiters (33:35)

·      Melanie’s Advice to Helping You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (39:05)

·      How to Connect with Melanie (41:20)

List of Resources:

·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

Calls to Action: 

·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. 

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