connecting with recruiter...

[NyFella]

A neighbor of mine is a recruiter for a staffing company.

The issue is I’ve been trying to get touch with him.

Initially, he did back to me saying he was caught up with work and family and that he will get back to me later. On Saturday, I got in touch with him and he said he was free on Sunday and that he will call me. He didn’t call. I called during the afternoon and left a voice-mail.

Am I being impatient?

I am not on his tail and annoying him everyday. But, is my approach wrong? What can I do to get in touch with him? He lives a few blocks from my place.

What should I do?

[Lusi]

Re: connecting with recruiter...

How about ask him if you guys can meet for some coffee and talk...starbucks?

[Arleitter]

Re: connecting with recruiter...

Send him a mail or a text.Do not call him. He may be busy or something that he is not attending your call.

[Chicken_Biryani]

Re: connecting with recruiter...

yes you are indeed being impatient ... I am a headhunter and can share a few things with you through experience:

Firstly, is he a recruiter in the same industry as you? if he is , then its worth chasing him , if not , then casually give him a ring and ask him if he can recomend you to the consultant that deals with your specific industry. Save your time and his.

If he is working in the same industry as you , then let him know of your intention to have a career conversation and ask him to meet up or invite him over to your place for a drink one evening since you guys are neighbours and then talk to him.

As a recruiter myself I can help but think of one thing when i am meeting people : Is this person my current of next potential placement?
If yes , then my dedicated effort will go into maintaining a relationship with that individual. If not, then it will just remain a casual relationship.
From your perspective , if he is not directly able to help you , focus on getting him to introduce you to his colleagues who mightbe able to help you in a better way.

[NyFella]

Re: connecting with recruiter...

How about ask him if you guys can meet for some coffee and talk...starbucks?

Thanks for the idea.

Send him a mail or a text.Do not call him. He may be busy or something that he is not attending your call.

Yeah I didn't call afterwards. I will give it a few days.

@Aimee

yes you are indeed being impatient ... I am a headhunter and can share a few things with you through experience:

Firstly, is he a recruiter in the same industry as you? if he is , then its worth chasing him , if not , then casually give him a ring and ask him if he can recomend you to the consultant that deals with your specific industry. Save your time and his.

If he is working in the same industry as you , then let him know of your intention to have a career conversation and ask him to meet up or invite him over to your place for a drink one evening since you guys are neighbours and then talk to him.

As a recruiter myself I can help but think of one thing when i am meeting people : Is this person my current of next potential placement? If yes , then my dedicated effort will go into maintaining a relationship with that individual. If not, then it will just remain a casual relationship. From your perspective , if he is not directly able to help you , focus on getting him to introduce you to his colleagues who mightbe able to help you in a better way.

Thank you for your insight.

I have worked with him in the past. He placed me at a company. I've met him before.

My reason for asking was that the current assignment ended with the company and they could not hire me full time. Surprisingly, I got a call a few weeks back saying that he had a company looking for a part time position. He gave me the details and told me it was again temporary. It was a different job and not related to what I was looking for. I told him I will get back to him and left the door open for future contact. I did not take on the new assignment.

Your last part is a great idea. I will get touch with him to see if he can place me with someone who may help me in a better way and establish a new network.

Thank you Aimee.