| The short answer is yes. A recruiter can and will | | | | - Who has been hired for this position before? |
| absolutely help you put together a 30/60/90-day plan, | | | | - What made them successful at it (or not)? |
| especially an external recruiter whose paycheck | | | | These concepts are huge. They are going to help |
| depends on you getting the job. | | | | you think strategically about the role and create a plan |
| The longer answer is also yes, but you have to do | | | | of attack that will ultimately result in your success. |
| your part in making sure that happens. A good | | | | A good recruiter will also be able to point you to |
| recruiter can point you in the right direction for your | | | | essential resources to help you. Not just a home |
| research on the company. But you also have to ask | | | | webpage address, but possibly a summary of the |
| the right questions to get the recruiter to share with | | | | company, white papers on company products or |
| you what they believe and know about the company | | | | services, or more. (But don't forget the company's |
| and the job. | | | | LinkedIn page. That's a tremendous resource, also.) |
| What are some basic things you need to know to | | | | Even better, a smart candidate will have the recruiter |
| create a killer 30/60/90-day plan? | | | | review and critique the plan before it's presented in the |
| - What's the greatest challenge for the position? | | | | interview. The input you get could in fact be what |
| - Why is the position open? | | | | makes you superior to all other candidates and get |
| - What has to happen for the role to be successful? | | | | you the job offer. |