Approaching recruiters

Anonymous

May 21,2020 at 10:08PM UTC

Welcome to Fairygodboss!

We’re the largest online career community helping women achieve their career goals. Gain access to articles, jobs, events, and a supportive network of women and allies. Membership is free, always.

Hello friends! I'm looking for guidance on how to approach recruiters in another city. Given covid-19, our young kids and aging parents, we are intending to relocate to another city in the near future (Raleigh-Durham). I don't currently have any connections there, beyond family. I'm a Spanish medical interpreter so my job is pretty in-person.
How do I reach out to recruiters from companies (hospitals) I would like to apply to, even if they currently don't have open positions?
I've found many names on LinkedIn (all only 3rd-tier connections, or none at all... )
Is LinkedIn good for that kind of message, or should I try to fish out work emails? Or try to call in person?
Basically I'd be cold calling/emailing and saying "I'll be your way soon, I'd like to start a conversation to see if maybe you'll hire me" ?
Thanks!

Why women love us:

Daily articles on career topics
Jobs at companies dedicated to hiring more women
Advice and support from an authentic community
Events that help you level up in your career
Free membership, always

4 comments

Share your insight

Join an authentic community that helps women support each other at work. Share your professional experience or ask for advice — you can even post anonymously.

4 Comments

Join the conversation

TeMaya EatmonMay 28,2020 at 8:25PM UTC
I have gotten my last three positions from LinkedIn and one was due to a recruiter. I would suggest utilizing the 30-day Free Premium to contact some recruiters and at least get on their radar. The premium allows you to reach out to recruiters easier than the free subscription. I would also suggest joining some of the groups in LinkedIn related to the industry you are involved in. Another source for networking is through industry organizations that decision makers are often members or involved with of such as HBA for healthcare.
Like
AnonymousMay 28,2020 at 9:49PM UTC
Thank you!
Like
Tricia SitemereMay 28,2020 at 11:25PM UTC
Great question. I was in recruiting for many years and for my last 4 roles I was approached on LinkedIn, so I am a HUGE FAN!! Reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIN is totally fine and CAN be very fruitful! The number 1 reason recruiters delete messages or dont respond is because they/we get so many messages! Most of them out of the blue, asking for information that can be readily found elsewhere. (ex. are you hiring? or reaching out to a university recruiter for an professional level job..) If you want to stand out reach out with more intention. Read something interesting about the org... Mention that. Saw that they launched something new. Reference it. Have a unique skill or approach that you bring to the table...highlight that. In addition to what was mentioned above by me as well as TeMaya also remember that recruiters are people too! Their jobs get busy and truth be told some are not on LinkedIn everyday so give them some time.. If you haven't heard back in 6 biz days shoot over a reminder, still nothing.. Reach out again in a month if you think its worth it. Hope this helps. If you have other questions TS@TriciaSitemere.com
Onward and Upward!!
TS
TriciaSitemere.com
Like
AnonymousMay 29,2020 at 1:06AM UTC
Many thanks for the additional suggestions!
Like