How Recruiters Actually Work: An Insider’s Guide for Candidates and Companies

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October 1st, 2026

12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST

About the Class:

Recruiters sit in an unusual position in the hiring process. We talk with candidates, hiring managers, business leaders, and people who aren’t even looking for a new job yet.

In this interactive session, led by Jeffrey Perry, Leadership and Career Development Expert, we’ll pull back the curtain on how recruiters actually work and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage.

Whether you are considering your next career move, trying to attract great people to your organization, or simply want to build stronger relationships with recruiters, you’ll leave with practical strategies to get better results from the recruiting process.

You will be able to learn some key takeaways:

  • Understand how recruiters find, evaluate, and prioritize potential candidates

  • Learn how candidates can build productive recruiter relationships without waiting until they desperately need a job

  • Recognize common mistakes candidates and employers make when working with recruiters

  • Learn how to create recruiter relationships that provide long-term value for everyone involved

About The Presenter

Jeff Perry is a leadership and career expert known for helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineering and technical professionals, but the principles he shares are universal.

He is the author of the book, The Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career for Engineers and Technical Professionals.

A sought-after teacher and speaker, Jeff is happily married to Robin. Together they have four children, and live in beautiful Pullman, Washington.

You can reach Jeff on LinkedIn at 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcperry or learn more at jeff-perry.com.

You can find many of his free resources for leadership and career development at 
jeff-perry.com/resources.

Jeff Perry
Leadership and Career Development Expert, Author, Founder