--- title: Artisan Talent - How To Work With A Recruiter description: "- Looking for a new job? Recruiters can be a great ally and BFF...if you know how to work with them. Here's how to work with a Recruiter." image: https://creative.artisantalent.com/hubfs/blog-files/How_to_Work_with_a_Recruiter-1.jpg --- ![How_to_Work_with_a_Recruiter-1.jpg](https://creative.artisantalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/How_to_Work_with_a_Recruiter-1.jpg?width=380&name=How_to_Work_with_a_Recruiter-1.jpg) Jun 27, 2016 # How To Work With A Recruiter  Need help with your [job search](http://artisantalent.com/jobs)? You've come to the right place! There's no one better to help with finding a new position than [a Recruiter!](https://creative.artisantalent.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-recruiter/) **Recruiters have good insight when it comes to open roles in all kinds of companies. **They also have insight into specific talent Hiring Managers are looking for, so you can put your best foot forward in the interview. Recruiters can be a great resource to help you find your next job, but they *do* need a little help from you to do so. Here are some tips on how to work with a recruiter so they can help you find the perfect role. ## Make Yourself Easy to Find Make sure your online profiles are discoverable by Recruiters and future employers alike. Create a website or creative portfolio and social profiles, and keep samples online so your Recruiter can better promote your skills. Pro Tip: Do your best to keep your profile names consistent. Need more personal branding tips? [Click here](https://creative.artisantalent.com/job-hunting-book/). ## Include an Intro Letter Whether you're connecting on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/artisan?actionToken=p%3Dp%253Dbiz-feed-home-first-load%2526c%253D03517c7e-8f5e-400b-898d-3f91da40de7b%2526m%253Dcompany_feed%2526n%253D0%26t%3Da%253DisFolloweeOfPoster%25253Dfalse%252526distanceFromActor%25253D-1%252526actorType%25253D%252526likedByUser%25253Dfalse%252526targetId%25253D%252526recentCommentUrns%25253D%252526targetType%25253D%252526sponsoredFlag%25253DORGANIC%252526verbType%25253Dlinkedin%2525253Ashare%252526objectType%25253Dlinkedin%2525253Aarticle%252526totalShares%25253D0%252526activityId%25253Durn%2525253Ali%2525253Aactivity%2525253A6151775705970597889%252526recentLikerUrns%25253D%252526actorId%25253Durn%2525253Ali%2525253Acompany%2525253A162531%252526totalComments%25253D0%252526relevanceScore%25253D0%2E0%252526recentCommenterUrns%25253D%252526isPublic%25253Dtrue%252526time%25253D-1%252526totalLikes%25253D0%252526objectId%25253Durn%2525253Ali%2525253Aarticle%2525253A7652081122605702364%252526distanceFromNestedActor%25253D-1%2526s%253DORGANIC%2526u%253Durn%25253Ali%25253Aactivity%25253A6151775705970597889&atv=2) or via email, a short introduction paragraph highlighting your skills and sharing why you’re interested in a specific position is a good way to get yourself noticed. If you have a website or online creative portfolio, don't forget to share the link. ## Build a Relationship Even if a Recruiter isn’t able to place you into a specific role, or you find a good gig on your own - keep in touch. Maintain the relationship and check in on occasion. You never know when a Recruiter will be able to help you out or find the perfect job for you in the future. Pro Tip: Connect with your Recruiter on your favorite social media platforms to keep in touch. **Need a Recruiter to be friends with?** [![Submit Your Resume](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1951043/9d1a6d2e-8fc2-44be-b697-7fe2387575b3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1951043/9d1a6d2e-8fc2-44be-b697-7fe2387575b3) ## Let Them Know You're Interested See a job on your Recruiter's LinkedIn profile or website that sounds great? Send them a quick note to let them know you're interested. Conversely, if a Recruiter reaches out about a position you're not interested in, a referral to a talented former colleague is always appreciated. ## Invest in Success Recruiters are invested in your success. When you succeed, they succeed. As long as you know what you want and how you best fit into a job, it’ll be easy for a recruiter to assist you. Follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to a new job in no time! Have questions we didn't answer? [Contact us today](https://artisantalent.com/contact/). *Hat Tip to our Sister Co. [Artisan Creative](http://www.artisancreative.com) for inspiring this article. See their original version [here](http://www.artisancreative.com/artisan-blog/tips-for-working-with-recruiters-to-find-you-a-great-job). ### Other Posts You Might Like ![Work_with_a_Recruiter_1](https://creative.artisantalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Work_with_a_Recruiter_1.jpg?width=436&height=255&name=Work_with_a_Recruiter_1.jpg) ### [How to Work with a Recruiter Next Year](https://creative.artisantalent.com/how-to-work-with-a-recruiter-next-year) Posted by [Artisan](https://creative.artisantalent.com/author/artisan) 2020 is going to be the year a lot of people land their dream jobs. Or at least a year where ... ![Holidays_LinkedIn](https://creative.artisantalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Imagery%20(General%20Purpose%20Images)/Holidays_LinkedIn.jpg?width=436&height=255&name=Holidays_LinkedIn.jpg) ### [What to Get Your Recruiter For Christmas](https://creative.artisantalent.com/recruiters-and-christmas/) Posted by [Artisan](https://creative.artisantalent.com/author/artisan) Wondering what to get your Recruiter for Christmas? They work tirelessly for you all year to ... ![How_To_Negotiate_Your_First_Full-Time_Job.jpg](https://creative.artisantalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/How_To_Negotiate_Your_First_Full-Time_Job.jpg?width=436&height=255&name=How_To_Negotiate_Your_First_Full-Time_Job.jpg) ### [7 reasons why working with a recruiter is a good idea](https://creative.artisantalent.com/why-working-with-a-recruiter-is-a-good-idea) Posted by [Artisan](https://creative.artisantalent.com/author/artisan) In this day of fast-paced applicant tracking systems and online job applications, getting ... ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=2250233&fmt=gif) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3931793&fmt=gif) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=205401&fmt=gif)