WetFeet Recession Series: Recruiter Recon

The sputtering economy has certainly put a damper on job growth, but that doesn’t mean companies have curbed hiring altogether. It just means that opportunities are more scarce than usual and you will need to stand out and shine bright during every step of the job hunt. Armed with the knowledge of just what employers look for when budgets are cut and every move is strategic, you can do just that. And no one knows the inside know-how better than the recruiters themselves.

WetFeet did some of the groundwork for you and spoke with several recruiters from a variety of companies and industries. They offered up valuable insight on how their needs are changing, and rare advice on how to rise above the sea of applicants.  

Below are our exclusive interviews with recruiters scouting both MBA and undergraduate job candidates. Come back each week to hear from different companies from different industries—and get the goods straight from the source.

For Undergrads

Playing the Odds :: Harrah's Entertainment
Recruiter Brad Warga shares how to increase your chances of winning a job

Light Up Your Career :: U.S. Department of Energy
Find out how to get plugged into a government job with recruiter Sean Clayton

Add It Up :: Grant Thornton LLP
Calculating the benefits of looking beyond the big four with the national director of university recruiting, Nina Guthrie.

For MBAs

A Recipe for Success :: Campbell Soup
Recruiter Kim Eby is Looking for an MBA with the Right Blend of Ingredients

Get Job Insurance :: Liberty Mutual
Director of Recruiting Ann Nowak says one sector where MBA skill sets are in demand is the insurance industry