Be clear about your goals

- Recruiters are going to be best equipped to help you … if they're clear on what you're looking for … in your next job. … They're going to want to know things like … what kinds of companies are you looking for? … What's your salary range? … How far are you willing to commute? … Or are you looking for something that is full-time remote? … They're also going to want to understand whether or not … you would maybe consider a contract role … or something that is temp-to-hire. … The last thing a recruiter wants to do … is submit you for a job … that you're either not a fit for … or have no interest in in the long-term. … Don't take everyone on some futile journey … all the way to a job offer. … You should let your recruiter know … if you're feeling like this is just going to be a no-go. … Because, otherwise, what you're going to do … is spend all kinds of time and energy, … your own, and certainly that recruiters, … for something that's not going to be a success at the end … for either one of you. …