A good recruiter can provide you with plenty of handy pointers to help you on the job search. After all, it’s in their best interests to connect you with the right employers (and wrangle you the highest wage).
It’s worth connecting with a specialist recruiter who has previous experience with placing veteran talent, especially if you’re transitioning out of the military for the first time.
To make the most out of your recruiter’s talents, it’s important you share the right information. For those of you hoping to get a head start on your career transition, here are some of the best questions you can ask your recruiter.
1. Tell Me More About the Company's Culture
How can you tell if a company is right for you? Does it have veteran-friendly policies? It’s tough to know without an inside look. Thankfully, this is something a quality recruiter can provide. If company culture is a top priority for you, make sure you flag it with your recruiter, as this can help narrow down the job search even further.
2. Why Are They Hiring for the Role?
Often, job ads don’t reveal too much about why exactly the business is hiring for the role in the first place. This information can be incredibly useful to know in a job interview, as it can help you contextualize your answers to the wider needs of the business. This operational-level thinking lets employers know you’re a critical thinker with a strategic, long-term outlook. Plus, it might reveal some more details about your potential career path.
3. What’s the Company Outlook Like?
Stability and security are (rightly) top concerns for today’s job seekers. Are you stepping into a failing business? Are you joining a startup in a hyper-growth stage? The more you know about the business outlook, the better prepared you’ll be to make the right choice for your future.
4. What are Some of the Challenges Associated with the Role?
Challenges can range from red flags to exceptional professional development opportunities, so it’s important you know what you’re heading into. Knowing what to expect can also help you tailor your resumé to the application, inform your answers in the job interviews, and enable you to identify potential gaps (and strengths) in your skillset.
5. What Does the Interview Process Look Like?
There’s nothing worse than being hit with an unexpected task during the interview process. This would rarely happen, but asking your recruiter for the specific details of the process can prevent any unwanted surprises. Moreover, if you can find out more information about your interviewers beforehand, you’ll have an easier time doing the all-important research.
Ex-Military Careers
Need help finding a top recruiter? We’ve got you covered. Reach out to the Ex-military Careers team for advice on how to conquer the job search: Here.
