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Insider Tips Every Job Seeker Should Know (Before Applying to a Recruiter)

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Feb 04, 2025

These insider tips from Edge Recruitment’s experienced recruiters are worth their weight in gold to help you nail the job search process!

Recruiters/employers may look at your social media profile

Both recruiters and employers can view publicly accessible information to help decide if a candidate would make a good cultural fit for their organisation.

Have you considered how your past online activity could be viewed by potential employers? Do you know what images, posts and comments are publicly available? Have you Googled yourself recently?

Make sure the content and photos on your Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram profiles are appropriate for future employers.

Interview no-shows can affect your chances of getting future jobs

Ghosting or having a poor excuse for not showing up to your interview with your recruiter can crush your chances of winning future roles.

Whilst legitimate excuses are fine, not attending your interview – especially after you have confirmed your attendance - demonstrates a lack of reliability and indicates that you may not be relied upon to show up for future interviews, let alone be at work on time.

We recommend thinking twice before not attending an interview without letting your recruiter know in advance.

Not all jobs are advertised

Up to 80% of our jobs at Edge Recruitment are filled via networking and database searches, even before we have ever advertised it. Therefore, it really pays to register with us as soon as you are ready to start your job hunt.

If you are registered with us and we have a job that suits your skills and experience, you may get a call from our consultants without even applying for the role.

Your resume IS make or break

Certain elements on a resume can detract from your professional image or lower your chances of even being considered by a recruiter or hiring manager, so make sure you get it right from the outset.

Firstly, carefully read a job description and ensure you meet the core requirements to prevent applying for jobs that you are unqualified for. Next, do some research to learn about the company’s values, culture, and mission to determine if it is a good fit for you.

Next, customise your resume and cover letter for that job to highlight relevant skills and experiences that align with the job description.

Lucky for you, Edge has you well covered in the resume department. Read these 10 resume hacks and avoid these 15 things, and you can’t go wrong.

A job interview may be just around the corner

Be prepared that you may need to attend an interview sooner than you think. Recruitment periods vary wildly from employer to employer, so smarten your wardrobe if it is needed and get a haircut if it’s looking neglected.

Whilst most job searches take a while, sometimes job offers can result from the very first interview.

Read Edge Recruitment’s comprehensive interview guide to ace every step of the interview process.

Be prepared to answer questions about salary

Whilst it is unlikely you will be asked about salary in a first interview with an employer, a first meet or phone call with a recruiter will include a discussion about salary expectations. So, it pays to be prepared. We highly recommend that you do some salary research and consider what your expectations are before applying for jobs.


For more advice and support for your job search, reach out to the experienced Edge Recruitment team today who are ready to help you land your dream job.

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