JefPower Template

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Jefferies Company, Inc.
Using Recruiters as a Job-Hunting Tool
SLA Texas Chapter Fall Meeting Dallas, Texas
October 24, 2008
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Schedule

• I got my present job at Jefferies with the help
  of a recruiter
• How recruiters work in general
• Davids tips for experienced pros and beginners
  to the library field

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Recruiters how they work

• Recruiters rarely post job advertisements
  anywhere
• Recruiters have developed relationships with key
  library managers

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Recruiters how they work

• Commission only vs. retained search models
• Recruiters fee is paid by the corporate client
• Recruiters usually seek you out, not the other
  way around
• Recruiters generally will not act as your
  personal employment agency
• Recruiters can be great career guidance counselors

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Davids Tips

• Always have an updated resume on file
• Treat a recruiter like you would an interview
• Develop relationships with recruiters
• Get involved with professional library
  organizations
• For new graduates, have a crumb

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Thank You!

• David BrackusJefferies Company, Inc.Houston,
  Texas
• [phone]DBrackus_at_Jefferies.com