Many client companies believe that most search firms send resumes without screening them well or that search firms are expensive and of medium value. But not all search firms are created equal. Professional integrity and excellence in your work not only build a successful business, but they also help define what people think of your profession. Recruiters who develop good relationships with their customers and use a high-service model add value to the entire talent acquisition strategy. They have the ability to screen, assess and make effective decisions beyond sourcing candidates.
Recruiters can also be a valuable part of a company's public relations and marketing plan.
Burnout can come from the fact that after each deal or placement, you constantly begin the process over again. You get to the top of the mountain, see the view, and before you know it, you're back in the valley climbing again. A placement can be a multi-day project, so the feeling of a job well done truly happens at the end of many days. Having smaller goals than doing a deal or finishing a search helps you feel satisfied and gives you places to congratulate yourself on what you've accomplished. Recruiters need to work and play hard in separate places.