Part of your success as a travel healthcare professional depends on having a meaningful relationship with your recruiter. How can you develop a good relationship with a busy specialist? 

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  Part of your success as a travel healthcare professional depends on having a
  meaningful relationship with your recruiter. How can you develop a good
  relationship with a busy specialist? Below are five keys to help you do it.
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<h2>Show Interest</h2>

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  When you show interest in someone, it builds a bond of trust. It makes it
  easier to communicate and work together. Ask your recruiter a few questions
  that will help you get to know a little about them. Here are some suggestions
  to help you get started.
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  <li>How long have you worked in this field?</li>
  <li>What do you enjoy most about it?</li>
  <li>How many travelers do you work with in a typical day?</li>
  <li>How do you negotiate pay rate?</li>
  <li>How do you prefer I contact you (e.g., phone, text, e-mail)?</li>
  <li>What can I do to make it easier for you to assist me?</li>
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<h2>Be Open, Honest and Reasonable</h2>

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  Be open with your recruiter about your career goals, your preferences and your
  availability. Be honest about your skill set, education, experience and your
  comfort level in certain cities or work environments. Be reasonable about your
  pay rate during the negotiation process.
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<h2>Have Realistic Expectations</h2>

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  Recruiters have multiple clients, so be realistic in your expectations for
  communicating with them. Ask them how frequently you&rsquo;ll be in contact
  with each other. Also ask about the timeframe in which calls, texts, or
  e-mails are returned. This helps to prevent misunderstandings.
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<h2>Ask for Help</h2>

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  Although many candidates hesitate to ask for assistance, tap into the
  expertise of your recruiter. It will help you find the assignments you really
  want. You can get advice with a variety of matters that can make you a more
  competitive candidate, including:
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  <li>How to improve the format of your resume</li>
  <li>How to respond to unexpected questions from hiring managers</li>
  <li>Questions to ask the hiring manager</li>
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<h2>Be Proactive</h2>

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  If you are proactive, your recruiter will appreciate it and view your
  responsiveness as another reason to recommend you to prospective employers.
  Here are some suggestions for being proactive:
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    Keep your forms of identification, licensure, certification and other
    paperwork related to hiring in a place you can access quickly.
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    Keep your recruiter informed of changes in your contact information, such as
    your email address, mailing address or phone numbers.
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  <li>Submit your hours worked before they are due.</li>
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<h2>Be Thankful</h2>

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  Let your recruiter know you appreciate their assistance in helping you find
  assignments that match your preferences and career goals. Gratitude helps
  build meaningful and lasting relationships. When you get to your assignment
  send a picture back of you and your team back to your recruiter! Let them know
  you&#39;re doing well and maintain communication throuhout your assignment.
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<h2>Explore Your Opportunities</h2>

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  If you are a healthcare professional who is interested in a travel assignment,
  contact Cross Country Allied. We&rsquo;ll help you explore your
  opportunities and find<a
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  >assignments that complement your career goals.
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How to Develop a Meaningful Relationship With Your Recruiter