Nashville Vlogs: Myths of Recruiting

Myths of Recruiting: #1

Recruiting Myth Number 1: “Candidates have to pay for our recruiting services.” There are a lot of myths out there about what it’s like for job seekers to work with recruiters. First up, Rob Whitley breaks down the payment facts.

Myths of Recruiting: #4

Recruiting Myth Number 4: “You Should Only Use Recruiters When You’re Unemployed.” At Vaco, we are more than just recruiters; we serve as your labor market expert to assist you throughout your career, not just when you’re unemployed. Matt Vaughn, Lord of the Rings Historian, discusses the parallels between fantasy narratives and candidates developing their skills and evolving throughout their careers.

Myths of Recruiting: #7

Recruiting Myth Number 7: “I’ll make less money if I work with a recruiter.” Rachel Corum debunks this myth by discussing how job seekers who work with recruiters are actually better positioned for job opportunities with more compensation and benefits than job seekers searching on their own.

Myths of Recruiting: #2

Recruiting Myth Number 2: “Staffing agencies only work with contract opportunities.” Vaco partners with companies in the Nashville area to solve their hiring needs on a permanent, contract, and contract-to-hire basis. Jordan Wood gives her advice on why job seekers shouldn’t automatically close the door on contract opportunities though.

Myths of Recruiting: #5

Recruiting Myth Number 5: “Recruiters are just a one and done vehicle to help you find a job.” Taylor Desseyn explains how recruiters at Vaco serve as a labor market expert to job seekers by keeping them informed on the market, resume tips, and much more.

Myths of Recruiting: #3

Recruiting Myth Number 3: “Recruiters don’t know anything about the job they’re submitting you for.” Kristyn Howell describes how Vaco makes sure to give our candidates all the information regarding the job opportunity up front to best inform them of not only the job responsibilities, but the company as a whole.

Myths of Recruiting: #6

Recruiting Myth Number 6: “We don’t care about long-term relationships with candidates.” At Vaco, relationships matter. Chris "Spinman" Spintzyk discusses how our recruiters strive to establish relationships with their candidates throughout the duration of their career, instead of a one-time “transaction”.

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