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Questions to Ask When a Recruiter Makes Unsolicited Contact Hearing from a recruiter when you aren't actively job hunting can take you by surprise and may make you leery. However, especially in this age of social media, recruiters have plenty of ways to learn about and connect with people who appear promising. Get some basic information from the get-go, such as: Where did you obtain my name and contact information? What is the name of your firm, and where is it located? What other roles have you filled recently? If you decide the opportunity might be worth further investigation, start tailoring questions more directly to the actual position. Pose the questions mentioned earlier as you see applicable. Cholerton also suggests asking: Why do you think I'm a good fit for this role? What has been lacking in candidates so far? What is the salary the company said it can pay for this role? And be sure to get the person's full name, title, and contact info. After you perform your own research on both the recruiter and the prospective employer, you're bound to have many more questions!
Therefore, whether you're interested in the job or not, how you respond can speak volumes. Here are some tips on how to best respond to a recruiter's InMail message. If you're interested in the opportunity: Hi [Recruiter name], [Insert commonality or compliment here, such as "Thank you for reaching out with this awesome opportunity" or "It's great to connect with someone at XYZ company — I've admired your work]! " I'm interested in [company's] open [job title] role, would be interested in [hearing more about the opportunity, learning the specifics of the role, applying formally]. I'd love to get your thoughts on [your experience at the company, what the team is specifically looking for, why you felt I'd be a great fit]. Would you be open to [hopping on a call, answering 3-5 quick questions]? It would be so appreciated. Thank you, [Your name] Why this works: With this response, you show genuine interest in both the company and the role and show that you are proactive about suggesting next steps.
After you've established some basics, probe more directly into the nature of the specific position. You'll gain insight about daily life and company values, which can be critical when you're trying to decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing. "It's good when candidates ask relevant questions about the inner workings of the role, not just about information they can find online, " says Matt Cholerton, human resources leader and founder of Hito Labs. He recommends asking questions such as: What, specifically, are some projects I'll work on when I start? If I'm successful, what will I have done in six months? In one year? Who will I work with in this role? How would employees rate the company culture? What are the details of the role? Finding out if the job is full-time, part-time, freelance, employee, temporary, etc. will be important. Recruiters may not mention that it's a three-month temporary job with the potential to be permanent, and so on. Tip: Find out if insurance and paid time off is offered as well.