{"id":36934,"date":"2018-07-31T17:14:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T17:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=414033"},"modified":"2018-07-31T17:14:43","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T17:14:43","slug":"how-thinking-like-a-recruiter-can-open-more-doors-in-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/07\/31\/how-thinking-like-a-recruiter-can-open-more-doors-in-your-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"How thinking like a recruiter can open more doors in your job search"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Building your career is a journey filled with challenges, excitement, and forks in the road. And journeys are easier with maps. In this column, job experts answer your questions and deliver advice to help you take the next step.<\/em><\/p>\n

Question: <\/strong>I\u2019m interested in a role that I found on a job site. I reached out to a recruiter at the company through LinkedIn, but I didn\u2019t hear back. Did I go about this the wrong way?<\/p>\n

Answer: <\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019ve spotted the perfect role on a job site, you may be tempted to run a quick LinkedIn search, identify a recruiter who works at that company, and reach out. Sometimes this approach works, but more often, you never hear anything back. Why?<\/p>\n

While LinkedIn is a great way to connect with others during a job search, you may be going about your networking in the wrong way\u2014or even with the wrong person.<\/p>\n

Microsoft recruiter Mike Maglio offers a simple approach to using LinkedIn to increase your chance of getting a response and making a meaningful connection. His secret? Think like a recruiter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that recruiters use LinkedIn\u2019s search tool to find potential candidates for their open jobs. The trick, Maglio says, is for job seekers to use the same search tool to find recruiters who might be hiring for the jobs you want.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn their profile, a lot of recruiters will explain what they do and what organizations they cover to show up in searches more accurately,\u201d he said. You can find them by doing your own search.<\/p>\n

For example, if you are a software engineer who is passionate about working on Azure technology, search for \u201cAzure AND recruiter AND Microsoft.\u201d Maglio suggests job seekers use Boolean search logic<\/a> with terms such as \u201cAND\u201d to yield more relevant results with a more accurate listing of recruiters in that space. \u201cUse filters such as current company, location, etc. to get even more relevant results,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven within a product as big as Azure, you still want to get as specific with your search as possible,\u201d said Maglio. \u201cThe more targeted you are, the better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out the profiles of the recruiters you found, and then choose a couple who work with your specific qualifications, such as software engineer, recent graduate, and Azure solutions.<\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019ve located the right recruiters, it\u2019s time to introduce yourself. Craft a message that is concise, precise, and offers information that explains who you are. \u201cRecruiters get many messages, so being direct and specific increases the likelihood you\u2019ll get a response,\u201d said Maglio.<\/p>\n

Use a warm welcome, such as \u201cHello [Recruiter Name]\u201d and then be clear about what you are seeking (e.g., referral for a role, connection to a team, information, etc.). A recruiter is going to look at your profile, so you don\u2019t have to send a full resume or \u00a0write an introduction with all<\/em> of your experience.<\/p>\n

Do you have a mutual connection? Mention that person in your introduction\u2014or better yet ask your mutual connection to make an InMail introduction between you and the recruiters, Maglio suggested. This gives you an automatic \u201ctrust boost\u201d because the recruiters are familiar with the connection who\u2019s referring you.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are reaching out about a role, include the link to the job posting. Let the recruiters know that you\u2019re interested and would like to be considered for the role,\u201d he said. It will also help recruiters connect you with other recruiters or hiring teams, in case that specific role is handled by someone else.<\/p>\n

If you are simply wanting more information, be clear about that. If the recruiters can help, they might potentially schedule time to chat with you or even refer you to someone in the organization.<\/p>\n

Recruiters need to understand who you are beyond your resume and LinkedIn profile, so use your chance to show them what you can bring to the company or job.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou should be able to demonstrate your value and show you are a knowledgeable applicant, but be concise,\u201d said Maglio.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could briefly speak to a relevant article or press release that ties into your passion. Or\u2014if possible\u2014call out a patent, applications you\u2019ve built, or a slideshow of projects that can be viewed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

These examples show your passions and interests, beyond just your resume. \u201cBut keep it short and sweet,\u201d Maglio said. \u201cThe last thing you want to do is bury that kind of info.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve followed these steps and haven\u2019t been able to connect with the first set of recruiters you\u2019ve identified, keep applying and refining these steps.<\/p>\n

The right connection is out there, along with the role of your dreams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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