In challenging job markets, many professionals increasingly connect with recruiters as a pathway to land the job of their dreams. Yet if you speak to job seekers, most will have very mixed reviews of their experiences connecting with recruiters; some common quips are as follows:

"I'm sick of being ghosted by recruiters."
"You can email a recruiter or drop them a message on LinkedIn, but don't hold your breath for you'll never get a response."
"I never bother with recruiters, they've never been helpful. I managed to get all my jobs without a recruiter."
"All recruiters really care about is their commission."

But as a marketer having worked within a global FTSE listed recruitment company for six years, I know very well that there's more to the story. There are recruiters, and then there are talented recruiters who are smart, professional and genuinely driven to help companies meet and hire the best candidates in the market. And I personally know many such recruiters. Possibly topping the list is Devanjali Rishi, Director - Executive Recruitment at Michael Page. Currently based in New York, Devanjali, became the company's first intern to progress to Director level in the MEA region.
Sit back but listen closely, because how often do you get to hear straight from a recruiter on all things jobs, careers, interviews and more... this episode has me interviewing Devanjali on:

What a career in recruitment is like and who makes the perfect recruiter
Responding to misconceptions around recruitment companies
Navigating hiring freezes during recessionary environments
The biggest hiring mistakes companies make
Keys to sourcing the right talent in a sea of applications
Advice to job seekers feeling overwhelmed
How the recruitment industry has evolved to being more inclusive
Managing teams and nurturing young talent

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