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1) Recruiters will not help you change your career. They operate in the world that is familiar to them.

2) Recruiters will not accept you as a client if you are not in their area of specialization. It’s nothing personal.

3) Recruiters may not tell you it’s not a fit. Some just won’t ever call. If that’s the case, find another recruiter.

4) Executive recruiters recruit! Time is money. They are not there to entertain or listen to your life story. Don’t abuse the relationship by monopolize a recruiters time.

5) Recruiters are NOT your new best fiend. They will make money by placing you. Keep this in mind as you build your relationship.

A solid relationship with a good recruiter can be a boon to your career. It used to be considered a negative career factor if you changed jobs too frequently. Now, it’s the opposite. If you haven’t changed jobs people want to know why. (They think you are unmotivated.) Your recruiter can be one of your career barometers letting you know when the market is ripe for a career change and when its not.

TIP: A good rule of thumb is to stay three years in the same position. After that, it’s time for a promotion or a new assignment. Your recruiter should be on top of industry trends too.

Caution: Don’t just make a move because three years is up. Manage your career move as part of a solid personal business plan. When the market is soft, as it is right now, consider long and hard any potential career changes. Not just the short term/immediate gain but evaluate how this move will position you for future career growth.

No matter how good the fit, time is money. The recruiter will always push those people that are marketable and profitable. Keep your skill set current and your name in the limelight. This will make you more valuable and worth the recruiter’s time.

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