Is using a recruiter a good idea for relocating new grad?

[Architect2PT]

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Any experience using recruiters? I'm a recent grad in Chicago moving back home to Cleveland. I'm finding so many job postings are part-time, per diem, PRN, current employees only, or home health (which I'm reluctant to do as a new grad). I would generally not consider a recruiter but it seems some facilities make use of them. Pros? Cons?

 

[DPTinFL]

Yes, use a recruiter, why not?
I used one as a new grad unsuccessfully because I wanted part-time, outPatient ortho in a specific area of town and they just didn't have it.

Pros: free to you, they have database of jobs, maybe your ideal job?
Cons: could be less desirable jobs that are harder to fill? They might pressure you to take a job since they get commission for placements.

Use multiple recruiters for better results but be ready for your phone to be ringing off the hook.

 

[rltruong]

word of caution if you do use multiple recruiters. do not allow them to spam your resume. you don't want an clinic/hospital to get two applications from you. but i see no drawback in using a recruiter.

 

[hey_everyone12]

I'm using a recruiter now! I'll let ya know how it goes! Haha. 😛🙂