Living in Hawaii, you’re already on an island, surrounded by water and beautiful scenery, but somewhat isolated from the rest of the world. When you’re looking for a new job, you could face a different kind of isolation: it can feel like you’re the only one who isn’t getting job offers, interviews, or even responses to your applications.

The good news is you don’t have to be alone in your job search efforts! Working with a recruiter like Bishop & Company, can help you feel supported and connected to get results faster.

Here are a few benefits to consider when thinking about working with a recruiter while job searching in Hawaii.

They know who’s hiring and what they’re looking for.

Recruiters work with companies to find the best fit for their open positions. They develop close relationships with their clients and gain a really strong understanding of their priorities and what characteristics and skills they want in a candidate. When a position opens up, a recruiter jumps to work to try and find the strongest candidate, and if you match what the company is looking for, the recruiter you’re working with will let you know right away. They have the best understanding of who’s a good fit for a job and who might do better somewhere else, and they use this knowledge to help you!

They know when positions open before they’re posted.

Due to the nature of their close relationships with their clients, recruiters, like those at Bishop & Company, might know of new jobs before they’re even posted. If you’re a good fit for the job, you’ll have the quickest access to this information, allowing you to submit your resume before anyone else even knows about the opportunity! Recruiters also know about jobs that are never publicly posted, including those that need to be filled in a hurry, and you can have access to those jobs only by working with a team of professionals.

They want you to succeed.

A recruiter’s whole job is to ensure candidates find jobs with their clients. That means it’s in their best interest to find and work with qualified candidates to make good placement matches. Part of their work, to meet this goal, involves working with candidates to make their resumes stand out, highlighting the skills and experiences of the highest importance to their clients. Recruiters can help with cover letters if needed and, when they find a position that’s a good fit for you, they can put your resume on top of the list for their client to review. They’re your best advocates!

They know their clients.

On paper, a receptionist position might appear the same from one company to another. But recruiters know the difference: One company might want someone with a strong communications background, while another wants someone with administrative experience and certifications, and this information might not be called out on the job posting. Working with a recruiter gets you access to this insider information, which means you have a better understanding of what a company is really looking for in a strong candidate.

If you’re not sure what you want to do next, recruiters can help you figure that out as well.

Recruiters are job experts. Their job is to know jobs, as mentioned before, and to help people find ones that fit. But not everyone knows what they want to do next or what kind of work they’re interested in. Recruiters can help there, too! Working with a staffing company like Bishop & Company means job seekers also have access to different kinds of work: Maybe you’d like to try out a few different job options before committing, and Bishop’s recruiters can offer you some temporary jobs. This way, you get to know the company and the work without the same kind of commitment you’d have with a full-time, permanent job. Some companies offer temporary-to-permanent positions, in which you’re brought on for a set amount of time and, if you and the company are both happy, you can be hired full-time to join the team. Some temporary jobs are like long interviews to see if something is a good fit. If it’s not a good fit? Shake hands and part ways, no hurt feelings, and you’re on to the next opportunity.

Find Your Next Job in Hawaii with our Recruiters Today!

If you’re curious about working with a recruiter, Bishop & Company should be at the top of your list: We know Hawaii. For more than 30 years, we’ve been based in downtown Honolulu, building a community of relationships with clients who live in our neighborhoods across the island. We understand and reflect our multicultural community and know what matters to you and to our clients, and we want to make your career transition seamless and a happy one for you and your new manager.

Bishop & Company works across various industries, from government jobs to nonprofit organizations, and companies large and small, helping Hawaiians secure their bright futures. We want to help you succeed! With partners in financial services, technology, professional services, industrial, healthcare, retail, and so many other lines of work, we can help you find the right job. Give Bishop & Company a call today, and let’s get started!