Six ways a recruitment agency can supercharge your job hunt
Looking for a new fundraising job? Your timing couldn’t be better. Today’s candidate-driven market means you’re in a strong position to find one.
But is the do-it-yourself approach the most effective way to find one? Not necessarily.
If you’re spending hours trawling job boards, filling out endless application forms, and not getting any responses, it might be time to try a different approach.
This is where professional recruiters come in.
Having a top-notch recruiter in your corner is like having your own personal advocate, someone who can help you find the right role, help you prepare for interview and negotiate the salary.
The best bit? It won’t cost you a penny.
With this in mind, here are six benefits of using a fundraising recruitment agency.
1. They do the heavy lifting
You know that endless trawling we mentioned earlier? You won’t need to do that if you partner with an agency, as they’ll do it for you.
They’ll sift through the jobs and present you with roles that fit your skillset, qualifications, and interests.
All you have to do is decide which ones you want to apply for.
2. Access to more jobs
Some fundraising jobs aren’t advertised on job boards. Some charities only post roles on their website. Others work exclusively with recruitment agencies to find high-quality candidates.
If you partner with one, it’ll open the door to lots more opportunities.
3. Coaching
The best recruiters don’t just find people jobs. They coach them through the process.
They know what employers are looking for and what an ideal candidate looks like.
They’ll use this insider knowledge to help you improve your CV, hone your application, and interview like a pro.
4. Influence
Recruitment agencies put a lot of time and effort into developing strong relationships with their clients.
As a result, they have a lot of influence when it comes to recommending candidates.
A good recruiter will advocate for you. They’ll highlight your talents and skills to the employer and vouch for your soft skills. This is important as soft skills are difficult to gauge from a CV and cover letter, but they’re crucial to employers.
In fact, research by PeopleScout found that 92% of employers value soft skills equally, or more than hard skills.
Another benefit of having a recruiter in your corner? If you don’t interview well but they know you’re a great fit, they may be able to sway the hiring manager’s decision.
5. Feedback
Lack of feedback is a major bugbear for jobseekers.
According to a study by StandOut CV, 63% of candidates are unhappy with the lack of communication they receive from employers after applying for a job.
This won’t be a problem if you go down the recruitment agency route.
You’ll receive feedback at each stage of the process. And, if you don’t get the job, the agency will tell you why and give you some handy pointers to help you bag the next one.
6. Negotiation
Job seekers are often their own worst enemies when it comes to negotiating salary.
Some are so excited to receive a job offer; they snap up whatever salary is on offer without question. Others lowball themselves and accept a salary they’re not happy with out of fear of asking for too much and not getting the job.
This is where working with a recruiter pays dividends.
Their access to the latest market trends and salary data means you’ll have an ally with sector-specific insight and acumen to negotiate a compensation package you and your new employer will be happy with.
Final Word
When it comes to finding a job — that is, finding the right job — two heads are better than one. And when it comes to fundraising, you won’t find a better ‘second head’ than Bamboo.
But don’t take our word for it. Give us a call on 020 3750 3111 to find out how we can help.