Across the globe, many companies have been forced to furlough and layoff employees. At the same time, hiring efforts been moved to the back burner. So, it’s no surprise that recruiters and sources have been dealing with some difficult times, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. With remote recruiting growing in popularity, you could jump on the cusp of a new era of working.
Here’s how to find and land a remote recruiting job that can help future proof your career in these uncertain times.
Update Your Resume
An updated resume is the first task to check off your list for any position you’re searching for, and the same is true for a new remote job. Think about the unique skill-sets your resume should highlight that match with the remote job you’re applying for, like your ability to use digital interviewing tools. I wrote a post about writing an optimized resume that won’t get sent into an ATS black hole (here).
I recommend uploading your resume to LinkedIn, Google Sites, Indeed, and slideshare. Make you share these links on social media.
Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile is the next piece of info you’ll want to update and make sure it includes a link to your most recent resume, too. Many employers will check your profile to get a quick snapshot of your achievements, network, interests, and more. I wrote a post about optimizing your LinkedIn profile (here).
1. Selecting “open to new opportunities” is a basic still important. Make sure to add additional cities or locations of interest. You can also add your remote preferences.
2. Search for job openings and connect with the recruiters directly.
3. Use hashtags to your advantage. Write a status update that drives views.
4. Include your contact information in your summary. Make it easy to connect.
Network
Networking, even virtually over LinkedIn, will help you find that position you’re looking for. You should also try scheduling calls with other recruiters and talk to them about open opportunities and advice they’re willing to share.
Send an inmail to a Recruiter:
Hi Jonathan,
I’m really interested in learning more about these two roles: 43232 & 43452
Any chance you would kindly ping the recruiter for those roles?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, I trust and hope your family/friends/team are staying healthy and doing well during the current health crisis. Now more than ever, people helping people is more necessary than ever! If there’s anything I might be able to do to help support from a network perspective, don’t hesitate to ask!
(Name)
Ask for Referrals
Referrals are a great way to get your foot in the door, as you know full and well. You can also try asking for LinkedIn Recommendations to get a company to notice you. Surely there are people in your large network that you can utilize as a recruiter to land yourself a position, so don’t be shy to use all the tools available to you. Do your research and figure out which industries are still hiring in your area.
Asking for a Recommendation:
I was recently furloughed from my recruiting gig. We’ve worked together for many years and I would appreciate if you could write me a recommendation on LinkedIn at this time.
Use Google
Google Jobs paired with Google Alerts makes for a powerful free tool to find all sorts of companies who are currently hiring. Set up alerts and get notified whenever a remote recruiting position becomes available and you’ll be one of the first to apply. I wrote a push about Google Alerts and gave more examples about it (here).
Google Alerts Examples:
(“Recruiter” OR “Sourcer” OR “Talent Acquisition”) AND (“Minneapolis” OR “Greater Minneapolis” OR “Saint Paul”) (“Job” OR “Jobs” OR “Hiring”)
(“Recruiter” OR “Sourcer” OR “Talent Acquisition”) AND (“virtual based” OR “virtual” OR “remote” OR “WFH”) (“Job” OR “Jobs” OR “Hiring”)
(“remote recruiter” OR “remote sourcer” OR “remote recruiters” OR “remote sourcers”)
(“recruiter” OR “sourcer”) (“please reach” OR “please contact” OR “please message” OR “please email”)
“talent acquisition” (“please reach” OR “please contact” OR “please message” OR “please email”)
(“contract talent acquisition” OR “contract recruiter” OR “contract sourcer” OR “contract recruiting”)
(“talent sourcer” OR “tech sourcer” OR “tech recruiter” OR “talent acquisition recruiter”)
(“tech recruiting” OR “technical recruiting” OR “tech sourcing” OR “technical sourcing” OR “technical sourcer”)
(“corp recruiter” OR “corporate recruiter” OR “tech recruiter” OR “technology recruiter” OR “tech sourcer”)
(“hiring” OR “seeking” OR “looking” OR “growing”) (“recruiter” OR “sourcer” OR “talent acquisition”)
(“recruiter” OR “sourcer”) (“looking” OR “seeking” OR “hiring” OR “contract” OR “growing”)
(“recruiter” OR “sourcer”) (“looking” OR “seeking” OR “hiring” OR “join” OR “DM me”)
(“my talent acquisition team” OR “my team”) (“recruiter” OR “sourcer” OR “recruiters” OR “sourcers”)
Try Facebook Groups
There are many Facebook Groups dedicated to job-seeking recruiters. All you need to do is find the right ones and take a moment to join. Many are private, but if you submit a join request, you should be let in within a day or two.
Free Resume Review is a group created by Recruiters to assist others with resume reviews.
Jobs for Recruiters – Created by Michael Kelemen is a great networking recruiting group.
Talent Sourcers Group – Created by me (Jonathan Kidder) is another great networking sourcing group to join.
Try Using Extension Tools
There’s many extension tools that you can use to job search and network.
Page Monitor – is a great way to monitor a web page for new updates — jobs etc.
Recruiter Wand – use pre-populated templates to reach out to potential recruiters.
Loxo Chrome – has decided to make their contact finding extension free!
Final Tips
Everyone is living in unsure times right now and the unprecedented things we’re going through as a society at large are sure to disrupt the markets in the long-term. Here are some final take-away tips:
1. Update your tech knowledge: In the world of remote recruiting, technology is everything. Update your knowledge, get familiar with what companies are currently using, and make sure your resume reflects your modern skills. Udemy, Coursera, and Lynda would be my top suggestions!
2. Consider work culture: Even with a remote position, a company’s work culture will factor into how you live your day-to-day life. While times might be tough, you can find options, so don’t feel pressured to take a position that isn’t a good fit.
3. Do your research: Many industries are experiencing rapid growth during this time, including healthcare, all you need to do is find the right opportunity and jump on it. Industries include: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Transportation, E-commerce, & Shipping, etc
4. Enjoy the down time: The fact is for the time being Recruiters will be facing a slow down. Take this time to focus on yourself. Read, exercise, enjoy time with your family.
Being agile and able to adapt quickly is key, and you can certainly do just that, so stay POSITIVE. It will take some effort to seek out opportunities as competition grows in certain recruiting industries, but new remote positions are appearing each and every day, so stay focused on networking and leveraging all of the tools at your disposal to find the right position for you.
Here’s a list of 100 Companies hiring Recruiters created by Gem (here).
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