A good recruiter can introduce you to companies and opportunities which are not easily accessible on the open market and can also be a powerful advocate and ambassador during the job application process – helping you to secure the best offer possible. 

However, as with any partnership, it is vital that you do your research and pick a recruiter who can genuinely help you achieve your personal career goals. A good starting point is probably to ask your friends / colleagues / peers in the industry if there is a Recruiter they would recommend. After all, if you entrust a Recruiter to speak to companies on your behalf, it is crucial that you are confident they will represent you in the best possible way.

Before entrusting your next career step to a Recruiter, do your research and find out:

• How much experience does the Recruiter have in this market?
• Have they helped people with your level of experience find great jobs in the past? 
• Do they work with companies which you will want to work for?
• Can they give you good advice / guidance about your career?
• Are they someone you trust to talk to companies about you?
• Do you believe they will be able to get the best offer for you?

Today, there are many Recruiters operating in the HEOR & Market Access sector and each one has a slightly different network and reach within the industry. Remember also that each Recruiter has their own personality and a different approach to recruitment – take some time to find out who can be the best ally for your career development and good luck in finding your next opportunity.