Has anyone used a recruiter? I’m wonder what your experience was and if you would recommend one. I’m a creative director looking for a change. As soon as I see a position open it seems like 100’s have submitted resumes and I’m looking to stand out.

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I used to use Greenberg & Kirshenbaum back when I was somebody. Definitely helped. Now that I’m nobody, I’ll use anybody.

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It’s always such a pleasure getting ghosted by recruiters after sending in my site and resume. I must really suck.

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I did and it was very helpful. I feel like he narrowed the field for me and helped me make the right connections. Worth trying to see if it helps.

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I've had mixed experiences. Recruiters get your resume in front of hiring managers who might not otherwise see it. It's just that some recruiters are more interested in filling their own quotas than in finding the right candidate for the job. You gotta find the right one. Research them well.

If you are going to use a recruiter. Use more than one recruiter.

Recruiters are like a box of chocolates. But finding a good one who's professional, knows the business and is well-connected can make a world of difference in your search.

I've only ever gotten one job through a 3rd party recruiter. And they were specifically hired to fill that role. Otherwise, I got jobs through normal applications. I'd reach out to in-house recruiters if you can get their info. Most independent recruiters seem to be flaky ghosters or bearers of false hope.

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