Tips for job seekers reaching out to recruiters

Do not just submit your resume to a recruiter if you aren't at least an 80-90% fit, to see if it will stick. It won't! Their client is counting on them to send a qualified candidate. They get 100's of resumes for each job they post. They cannot read every in depth, so make yours stand out and clearly show how you are a fit, in the few seconds they have to review.

They cannot respond to every resume that they receive, if you don't hear back, follow up. Customize your resume if you have skills that aren't very clear on your resume. Don't make them search for it. Have a clear, concise, and easy to read resume. No spelling, grammar, punctuation errors. It can disqualify you immediately. Have a professional write it or have a friend review it.

Offer an explanation on anything that might be a red flag to them; gap in employment, job hopping, over or under-qualified. Let them know if you need to cancel an interview, or if you're going to be late. Their schedule is booked and you must respect their time. Follow up if you have a conversation or an interview, but there's no reason to email or call daily. Treat them as a professional, they are here to help you, and they are compensated when they do. They have other candidates they are working with and other daily duties.