At RecruitHook, a recruiter reviews your resume against the roles we are working on now and the kinds of roles we fill regularly. If there is a fit, we reach out, and the next step is usually a call with Nina Prall, our Director of Recruiting. Your resume does not go to any employer until we have talked with you first.
If there is no fit today, your resume stays with us and the relationship stays open. Careers move and so do our searches, so a resume that does not match this month may match a role we take on later.
What does a recruiter look for first?
A recruiter reads your resume with a specific search in mind. These are the things we check first, in order:
- The credential or experience the role requires. A bar admission, a CPA license, a practice area or a type of client is usually what a search is built around.
- Where you live and how far you would travel. Location narrows which roles are realistic for you.
- Your recent titles, and what you actually did in each one.
- How current the resume is, so we understand where you are today.
- Any note about what you want next, if you included one.
How can you make your resume easier to match?
Write your experience in plain words. If a firm needs someone with trusts and estates experience, no-fault insurance defense work or month-end close for a construction company, those words need to be on the page. We put a candidate forward only when the experience a role requires shows up in their background, so experience you have but did not write down is hard for anyone to see.
- Name your practice areas, industries and the kinds of clients you served.
- List licenses and bar admissions with the state.
- Say what you did in each role, including the type of work and the volume where it helps.
- Keep your LinkedIn profile consistent with your resume.
- Include a phone number and an email address you check.
What does the process look like from here?
| Stage | What happens | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Resume received | A recruiter reviews it against current and likely roles | Make sure it is current and complete |
| First call | We learn what you want and talk through roles that may fit | Book a time promptly and send your resume before the call |
| Your decision | We describe the role and ask whether you want to be put forward | Ask every question you have before you say yes |
| Presented to a firm | Your resume goes to the hiring firm, with your agreement | Tell us about any other processes you are in |
| Interviews | We coordinate times and keep both sides informed | Share your feedback with us after each conversation |
| Offer | We help both sides reach an offer and a start date | Tell us early if anything would stop you from accepting |
What do we talk about on the first call?
The first call is about you as much as any single job. We usually ask:
- What you want in your next role, and what you would change about your current one
- Why you are open to a move, and how soon
- The compensation you are looking for
- How far you will commute, and whether you need hybrid or remote days
- Anything that would rule a firm out for you
We also tell you what we are working on, which roles we think fit and which ones do not. If a role would be a stretch, we say so, because a move that does not suit you is a poor outcome for everyone involved.
What if there is no role for you right now?
Then we keep in touch. RecruitHook holds approximately 200,000 historical resumes, and when a new search starts, we look at the people we already know before we look anywhere else. Send us an updated resume when something changes, such as a new title, a new license or a move.
Some professionals tell us that what they want next is to own a business. We have that conversation too, through FranchiseHook, which is part of the same Hook Alliance relationship.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay anything to work with RecruitHook?
No. Candidates do not pay RecruitHook.
Will my current employer find out?
Not from us. Your details are kept confidential, and we do not send your resume to an employer without talking with you first.
What kinds of roles does RecruitHook fill?
Legal, accounting, finance and other professional roles, including human resources, operations and administrative positions, from specialist seats to senior leadership.
I spoke with RecruitHook years ago. Do I need to start over?
No. That relationship still counts. Send an updated resume so we have the current picture.
Looking for your next role? Send us your resume or learn more about RecruitHook.