Recruiters can help. Understand their incentives.
Types of recruiters:
- Internal: Work for one company. Fill their roles.
- Agency: Work for multiple companies. Paid on hire.
How to work with them:
- Be clear about what you want (role, salary, location)
- Ask about the company and team before interviewing
- Keep them updated on your other applications
- Don't rely on them exclusively
Red flags:
- Pushing you toward roles you don't want
- Not sharing salary ranges
- Pressuring you to accept quickly
Career Changer Tip: Good recruiters are allies. Bad ones waste time. Qualify them like any lead.