Considering Working With a Pain Management Recruiter? Here’s How to Pick a Great Partner.

Pain management professionals are in demand. You may initially believe that means you can easily find a position on your own, but there are several reasons to partner with a recruiter.

• If you are currently employed, it can be difficult to work job hunting into your schedule.
• With plenty of options, how do you know which is the right job for you?
• For those uncomfortable with negotiating, a recruiter can help you get the best possible compensation package.

But how can you choose the best pain management recruitment partner?

Take a look at their website.

Do they really know the industry? Are their blogs insightful and teach you things you didn’t know? Look at their current postings. Do they have plenty of jobs that match your interests? Do they have testimonials from employers and candidates attesting to their quality and results?

Read industry publications.

This will give you a feel for the true thought leaders in the field. See who seems to be respected. If any of them are speaking locally, attend if you can and chat with them briefly afterward. Identify a few to investigate further.

Research online.

Search recruiter directories and social media sites for recruiters in your industry. Consider following some of the most promising on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about them. Investigate industry message boards for additional information or to ask questions.

Speak to employers.

Make calls to a few HR departments at employers you may be interested in. Find out who they use and if they have been satisfied with their service.

Reach out to your peers.

Plenty of people have looked for jobs similar to yours. Find who they used and whether they were happy with the results.

Conduct interviews.

Once you have gathered the name of a few likely prospects, schedule one-on-one interviews with the best of them. Look for a recruiter you click with who seems to understand your needs. Schedule the meeting someplace neutral such as a coffee shop so you are on equal footing and are not pressured to sign on with a particular agency until you are ready.

At KTE Services, we work pain management professionals to find positions with a variety of medical practices throughout the country. Visit our job boards to see our current pain management jobs or contact us to learn more.