Here at Computer Plus Staffing Solutions, we are recruiters. We match employers with employees. Our goal is to place people in jobs where they will be happy, successful, and challenged throughout their career. Because our job is essentially finding other people jobs, we often receive a lot of questions about what exactly we do. Our role is very unique in the job market, but it is also one of the most fun and rewarding careers in the business world. We asked some of our recruiters to answer theses FAQs in order to help you understand a little bit more about what we actually do:

What do you actually do as a recruiter? Answered by Sr. Technical Recruiter Sine Lorenzen

As a recruiter you get to utilize a blend of so many skills and there is never a day that is the same as the day before. Our recruiters learn something new every day from talking with people, asking lots of questions, and listening.

We are always working with different personalities and different clients with different requirements. We get to follow our candidates through the whole hiring process – initially speaking to them over the phone and meeting with them in person, and later helping them with their resume, presenting them to a client, preparing them for the interview process, and then finally guiding them through the job offer process. We view both our clients and candidates as our customers and we always strive to act with integrity from all perspectives.

I love the art of matching the right candidate with the right company. Aside from the skillset required, it also needs to be the right cultural fit.  I recently had a client tell me that he was in a really tough spot with a recent employee who had left pretty big shoes to fill. He didn’t know if he would be able to find a person with such a specialized skillset and someone who would fit in with his tight knit team again. We sent him a candidate over the very same morning and the next day he made him an offer. Both our client and my candidate said it could not have been a better fit for them and their company. Moments like that, where it all comes together, is why I do what I do.

How do you find people jobs? Answered by Research Analyst Faith Drew.

When it comes to finding people jobs, timing is everything. When we meet a candidate, we discuss jobs that are open currently, and if any of those make sense in terms of skill set and salary then we can move forward. If not, we like to stay in touch with the candidates we so we can place when the right job does come along. A lot of staffing agencies recruit only for their present needs, but we like to recruit for both the present and the future.

How do you find companies to work with? Answered by President and COO Cindy Neese.

We usually start by looking for open positions that are publicly accessible.  We are constantly looking for companies that we don’t work with as well as maintaining current relationships in order to grow and maintain our business.

Do most people in your industry work with recruiters to find a new job?  Answered by President and COO Cindy Neese.

I would say that most professional people like to work with a recruiter to represent them.  They feel that we have the connections and relationship with companies to present their credentials best.  We also prescreen all candidates so normally they do get interviewed with company rather than go into a pile of resumes.

What are your favorite things about being a recruiter? Answered by Sr. Technical Recruiter Sine Lorenzen.

I love being a recruiter because I have an opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life. In some instances we make it possible for them to take care of their family and help them through what is typically one of the most stressful times in their life.

What is the hardest thing about being a recruiter? Answered by Technical Recruiter Kevin Pyle.

For me, the hardest thing has been learning the niche (IT) that you are recruiting for.  When you are interviewing candidates you really need to show that you are knowledgeable and credible since you are conversing with industry experts.  Gaining this knowledge is imperative so that you are able to drill down during the interview process to identify what their particular skillset is and how it matches up with prospective clients.

Overall, being a recruiter is a wonderful and rewarding experience. We hope this helps you understand a little bit more about what we do!