Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes | Work It

Recruiters can help jobseekers access confidential roles that never appear on LinkedIn or job application portals. But how do you know if a recruiter is representing you well? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Gavin Teo, director at Michael Page, and Joshua Woo, founder of Recruit Fast, on how to spot red flags in inexperienced recruiters and how to build rewarding relationships with the person who could get you your next job. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Recruiter vs LinkedIn: Which is better for finding jobs? 04:08 Awkward questions recruiters can handle for you 06:03 Do recruiters really work in the candidate’s best interest? 08:11 Are recruiters using you as a “filler”? 13:23 Why you should interview your recruiters 14:32 Should you reveal personal circumstances or medical information? 17:37 Why recruiters aren't replying you 21:24 Ask Work It: What to find out before giving a recruiter your resume ================== #WorkItPodcast #jobs #recruitment #cnapodcasts Need a boost in your career? Subscribe to the Level Up newsletter for workplace trends, tips and relatable experiences: https://cna.asia/4vGFnus Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia