The easiest way is to find someone you know and trust who switched jobs, preferably in an impression fashion, and then ask them to refer you to their recruiter.
My current recruiter:
- Checks in with me every day, unprompted.
- Calls me after (and sometimes before) every interview.
- Schedules interviews appropriately so I'm not overwhelmed.
- Respectfully tells companies who aren't moving fast enough to get lost (He did this with several companies once I had my first offer, only entertaining companies that promise an expedited or accelerated interview process so that I can make an informed decision).
- Gives me his honest opinion on offers I received from direct applications or via other recruiters, even when they're favorable and it's not in his best interest for me to accept. He's used these as leverage on my behalf.
- Has contacted me at weekends and bank holidays so I'm not left hanging.
If anyone in London wants a good "C++ in the financial sector" recruiter. Let me know.
My current recruiter:
- Checks in with me every day, unprompted.
- Calls me after (and sometimes before) every interview.
- Schedules interviews appropriately so I'm not overwhelmed.
- Respectfully tells companies who aren't moving fast enough to get lost (He did this with several companies once I had my first offer, only entertaining companies that promise an expedited or accelerated interview process so that I can make an informed decision).
- Gives me his honest opinion on offers I received from direct applications or via other recruiters, even when they're favorable and it's not in his best interest for me to accept. He's used these as leverage on my behalf.
- Has contacted me at weekends and bank holidays so I'm not left hanging.
If anyone in London wants a good "C++ in the financial sector" recruiter. Let me know.