Happy with your current job? Here’s three reasons you should still chat with a recruiter this spring

If you’re happy with your current job and a recruiter contacts you, it may seem pointless to take the call. After all, you don’t want the job—you’re happy with where you’re at. Right? You’re busy and your time is valuable… and you don’t want to spend 15 minutes chatting with someone who will have no impact on your future.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Recruiters do a lot of cold calling for their jobs and report that most people they speak with the claim they’re not looking. However, one thing we can always rely on is change, and that is the reason why you should answer that call or email. Because you can’t predict the future.

Your situation may change

Businesses are always in flux. Technology changes, people’s likes and dislikes shift, competitors gain a foothold… no matter what your industry, it’s the natural progression of things for the business to change. After all, it must evolve to stay relevant. That means the current work situation you’re presently in won’t be the same forever. You may find yourself with a new supervisor or manager you don’t get along with, changing company policies you don’t agree with, a new mission and vision you don’t align with, or new responsibilities you simply don’t like. Nothing is certain, and hopefully, you’ll never find yourself in any of these situations. But if you do, it can help to have a professional contact who knows you and can help you locate a new job that’s better suited to your needs and goals.

It helps to have someone in your corner

If you do find yourself in a situation where it’s time to look for something new, it can be overwhelming. This is especially true if you’ve been in the same role for a bit and haven’t had to go on an interview in some time. Or you may not even be sure where you’d begin looking for a new job. Recruiters are a valuable partner in your job search. It helps to get to know one ahead of time so they understand your career path and qualifications, what you’ve been up to and where you’d like to go. And there’s no better time than now to start building that working relationship. Always return a recruiter’s call or email to get the ball rolling.

You can learn about the job market

Recruiters are experts at what’s happening in the job market, particularly in certain industries in which they specialize. They can let you know how many people are applying to jobs, what your chances might be, the types of qualifications employers are currently looking for, and other key information that provides clues for what to expect and how to make yourself more marketable.

Want to get started now?

Always return a recruiter’s call, or get started working with one on your own! If you’re in search of work in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, reach out to Snelling Georgia Group! We specialize in placing qualified candidates with work they love, and we’re waiting to speak with you.

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