5 Benefits to Working with a Recruiter on your Accounting + Finance Job Search

Finding the right next step in your Accounting and Finance career can be a daunting task, especially if you’re working full time and trying to balance your current job, life, AND a job search! Fortunately, partnering with a knowledgeable agency recruiter can help job seekers navigate this process more efficiently and effectively.

There are many benefits to partnering with a recruiter on your job search – here are a few:

1. Expert Guidance and Industry Knowledge – Recruiters are experts in their respective fields, especially when focused on one industry or one region. They have a wealth of knowledge about the local job market and can help job seekers identify their strengths, preferences, and career goals and match them with job opportunities that align with these factors.
2. Resume and Interview Insight. Recruiters review A LOT OF RESUMES and know what hiring managers are looking for when they consider you for an interview. We know how to tailor your resume for each role you’re applying for and what to include (and leave out!). For interviews, we know the hiring managers and can help you prepare and understand what you can expect from each person you meet with.
3. Access to Exclusive Opportunities. Agencies build strong relationships with the companies they support, and this often means we know about job openings before the general public. Before the company goes through the process of writing a job description, posting to job boards, scheduling phone screens, etc., they might try to expedite the process by tapping their recruiter network first to see if we’re working with anyone who fits the bill for their opening.
4. Long-Term Support. Your relationship with your recruiter doesn’t end when you start a new job. We can support you as your career evolves. Candidates often reach out to us for advice on navigating performance reviews, how to ask for a raise, or a fair market salary for a new promotion they are getting.
5. Zero cost to you. Working with a recruiter is essentially a free service for you – the only thing you’ll spend is your time! Agency recruiters are hired by companies to find qualified candidates for their job openings, so we partner with job-seekers to learn about your experience and what you’re targeting to find a great match that works for both sides.

Partnering with an agency recruiter can be a valuable resource for job seekers looking to find their ideal career path in the Accounting and Finance sector.

At SDL Search Partners, we strive to be relationship-FIRST and work hard to support your job search – whether it’s through sharing our industry knowledge, preparing for interviews, sharing new opportunities before they hit the job boards, or offering long-term support throughout your career.

Please reach out to contact@SDLsearch.com to connect with one of our recruiters today!