By Daniela Posillico, Associate, Accounting & Finance team
Why Partnering with a Recruiter Can Transform Your Job Search
Navigating the job search can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure where to start or what to expect. Working with a trusted recruiter takes the guesswork out of the process. A strong recruiter relationship provides candidates with structure, transparency, and personalized guidance at every stage of their career journey.
Recruiters act as advocates, connectors, and career coaches. They understand market trends, compensation benchmarks, and cultural nuances across firms, helping you find opportunities that align with both your skills and goals.
In this video, Daniela Posillico shares what to expect when working with a recruiter, starting from your first meeting all the way to post-placement follow-up, so you can approach your next job search with confidence and clarity.
[Daniela Posillico, Associate on Landing Point’s Accounting & Finance team, explains the four key stages of the recruiting process and what candidates can expect when working with a trusted recruiter.]
The 4 Stages of Working with a Trusted Recruiter
The initial meeting: Expect a transparent conversation about your career goals, resume updates, and active opportunities. You can even have these conversations with a recruiter if you’re not yet ready to make a career move.
Preparation and interview phase: Recruiters help candidates anticipate interview questions, understand the firm’s process, and develop tailored talking points.
Guidance through the offer stage: Recruiters provide insights on compensation, firm expectations, and negotiation strategies, especially valuable for candidates moving from public accounting to private roles.
Support beyond the offer: The relationship doesn’t end once you accept. A trusted recruiter stays connected through your transition and checks in after placement to ensure long-term success.
Working with a recruiter can be a career-long partnership (and hopefully is!), not just a one-time transaction. For many professionals, recruiters serve as both a sounding board and a strategic advisor throughout their career.
Why This Matters
Recruiters have a 360 view of the job market. They can advise when it’s the right time to make a move, how to position yourself for future growth, and what hiring trends are emerging in your field. For professionals, especially those looking for a new role or career shift, this guidance is invaluable.
The Recruiter’s Value Beyond the Offer
A great recruiter’s work doesn’t end once the offer is signed. At Landing Point, our recruiters continue to check in with placed candidates—discussing compensation adjustments, year-end performance reviews, or simply how they’re adjusting to their new team. This ongoing support ensures that both the candidate and the client feel confident in the long-term fit.
Related reading: 3 Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Current Role
Ready to Work with a Recruiter Who Puts You First?
Whether you’re actively seeking a new opportunity or simply exploring what’s next, Landing Point’s recruiters provide honest feedback, expert guidance, and personalized support throughout your career journey. Contact us to connect with a recruiter in your industry and take the next step toward your goals.
Transcript
Daniela Posillico:
There are four overarching categories that explain the job search process.
The first is what we call our initial job search meeting. Typically, I like to meet with every candidate in person for about 30 to 45 minutes. We talk about the process at a high level—resume updates, what you’re looking for in your next role, and any active opportunities. Even if you’re not ready to make a move, this conversation gives you clarity about what the process will look like when you are.
The second step is the interview process. To ensure every candidate is prepared, I schedule a call or meet in person to discuss what to expect during interviews—whether behavioral, technical, or case-based—so you can feel confident going in.
The third stage is the offer process. Many of my accounting and finance candidates are Big Four or mid-sized firm professionals who haven’t been through a private-sector recruiting process before. I explain how this differs from public accounting, where firms hire in bulk. In most private roles, there’s only one hire, which changes how the process unfolds.
The fourth and final step is resignation and continued support. Once your background check clears and the offer is signed, I guide you through putting in your two weeks and navigating that transition. After placement, I keep in contact through monthly or year-end check-ins to discuss compensation and ensure you’re thriving in your new role.
About Daniela Posillico
Daniela Posillico is an Associate on Landing Point’s Accounting & Finance team, where she focuses on recruiting accounting professionals for investment firms primarily across New York and Connecticut. She supports senior recruiters on searches for roles within asset management, private equity, hedge funds, and family offices, pairing diligent research with strong relationship management to deliver a high-quality candidate experience.
Before joining Landing Point, Daniela worked at PwC as an Audit Associate within Asset & Wealth Management, where she developed financial analytical skills and deep insight into the investment industry. That foundation enables her to communicate effectively with both clients and candidates on matters of technical expertise and cultural fit.
Daniela graduated with a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Accountancy from Binghamton University’s School of Management and is a licensed CPA. She regularly advises early-career professionals on building trust with recruiters and navigating career moves in finance. Outside of work, Daniela enjoys traveling, pickleball, and spending time with friends and family.