Ryan FowlerGlen Callum Associates (GCA), a specialist automotive aftermarket recruiter, has created a best-practice guide to help candidates understand what they should expect from a recruiter during their job search.
The guide offers candidates practical guidance on how to ensure they are working with a professional, ethical recruiter that prioritises their career goals.
Kerrie Richards, director at GCA, said: “A great recruiter should be more than just a middleman; they should act as a trusted advisor, offering guidance, support and access to the best opportunities. To ensure you’re working with a recruiter who truly has your best interests at heart, consider working through our checklist.”
The guide emphasises the importance of recruiters understanding candidates’ unique needs and offering career advice beyond simply suggesting job openings.
The checklist highlights that having strong networks is crucial in recruitment, with GCA noting that its two decades of cultivating relationships in the automotive aftermarket allows it to connect candidates with unadvertised roles.
The guide also stresses the importance of ethics and integrity, with GCA pointing to its affiliation with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) since 2009 as a mark of its commitment to professional standards.
An important point addressed in the guide is that candidates don’t pay for recruitment support, with Richards concluding: “We want to reassure candidates that this process is for them. We’re here to offer honest advice, confidential support and access to fantastic roles, all without any fees. If you’re thinking about your next career move, we’ll help you find the right fit, not just the next job.” GCA’s approach includes offering personalised application support, direct engagement with decision-makers, and follow-up after placement.
