When I've switched positions the past two times I just reached out to a local recruiter and let them know what I was looking for. Recruiters, the ones you contact - not the ones that spam your DMs, are extremely valuable.
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Any tips on finding recruiters?
Should I just be cold-connecting with them on LinkedIn, or is there a better way to reach out?
Search for field specific recruiter companies in your area and reach out to them. Most of the good companies have enough work that they don't need to cold call clients on LinkedIn.
Honestly, it's hard as heck. When I was a hiring manager, it took me forever to find two firms that weren't sleazy and had quality candidates. When I was looking for my new gig, neither of them had great leads for me.
Robert Half is pretty decent. Jobot and Workbridge are hot garbage.
Yeah seems I've only ever encountered some of the bad firms in that case.
I'm gonna take a look at your recommendation, thanks!
Interesting, thanks! Did you have to pay them, or would they get a commission from the company hiring you?
Recruiters usually work off commission from the hiring company.
Outside of specific careers, recruiters are paid by the hiring company. If a recruiter tries to charge you for a tech job, run.
People-First Jobs only posts for companies they've vetted. Lower volume, but quality posts.
A friend of mine had good luck with 4 Day Week
Thanks for sharing
If you’re cleared, ClearanceJobs.com is great. I don’t think I got any scammers from there. Monster and Dice used to be my go-to sites but I got nothing good from them the last time (November last year).