Whether you’re a recent neonatal nurse practitioner graduate or a seasoned NNP with decades of experience, working with a recruiter can streamline the job search process at any stage in your career. Recruiters offer compelling benefits that can make the transition to your next role smoother and simpler. And the services of a reputable recruiter is always free of charge to candidates! Here are just a few of the most noteworthy advantages to consider.
Increased Opportunities
Many hospitals and healthcare organizations have openings you won’t find online. To save time and streamline the hiring process, they’ll often partner directly with recruiters to source suitable candidates. Working with a recruiter will therefore grant you access to opportunities you wouldn’t even know about otherwise.
Expertise
Even if you have several years of nursing experience, the expertise recruiters bring to the job search is unmatched. This is especially true for niche recruiters (like Ensearch), who know the ins and outs of matching your needs as a candidate with open positions in a certain specialty. You can expect them to share expert advice for tailoring your resume and cover letter, as well as tips for succeeding in your interview.
Greater Visibility
When you apply for jobs on your own, you might find that your resume seems to get stuck in cyberspace. Even after following up, you might not hear back from a prospective employer for a while — if at all. This is an unfortunate reality in today’s job search process, since hundreds of qualified candidates may apply for a single position. A recruiter, however, helps to increase your visibility so you get noticed by the right people. They’re in direct contact with hiring managers, and can therefore make a personalized recommendation on your behalf.
Insight into Employers
There’s only so much information employers put in their job postings online. Recruiters, on the other hand, get much more specific details about what a hospital or healthcare organization is really looking for in a candidate. They may also have insights about the workplace culture and other insider details. Not only will this information help you stand out by highlighting your most fitting skills and qualifications, but it will also help you make more informed decisions when it comes to selecting your next employer.
Confidentiality
Many job search and networking platforms have options for professionals to show that they’re actively searching for a new position. While this may be helpful for your job search, it can also raise a red flag with your current employer. It makes sense to wait to give your current manager notice until you’ve secured a position with another healthcare organization. Working with a recruiter will allow you to actively pursue your job search discreetly, without the risk of your current employer finding out.
Time Savings
A final but important benefit to working with a recruiter is the tremendous time savings you’ll enjoy. From scouring job postings on multiple search platforms to networking and following up, the job search can be an exhausting process. Long shifts and personal responsibilities may leave little time for these activities. Once you’ve established a relationship with a recruiter, they’ll connect you with jobs that align with your needs and qualifications, so you won’t have to keep sifting through endless job postings.
If you’re a neonatal nurse practitioner ready to make a career move, allow Ensearch to help you find the right fit in an employer. As specialists who work exclusively with NNPs and their employers, we’ve helped hundreds of our candidates find their dream jobs thanks to our extensive contacts in virtually every NICU across the US. Get started with our free career consultation today.
