Using A Headhunter To Find A New Job
o you get calls at work suggestions.
from third party recruiters
(AKA Headhunters) telling Find out as many details as
you they have the greatest career you can about the company.
opportunity. Maybe you laugh at Chances are pretty good the
them, or at the very least don’t recruiter won’t tell you the name
take them seriously. No matter of the company, at least during
what your opinion of them, this first phone call. There are
Headhunters can be a valuable some things you can find out that
resource in getting you your next will help you decide if it’s the
job. type of company you’d like to
work for. You might ask the
Many times you'll be contacted by following questions:
a recruiter when you’re not
considering a career change. You * What is the size of the
might be very content with your company, in terms of revenue,
current employer. That’s good; sales, number of employees,
however, what the recruiter might number of locations, etc?
be offering is a career * What types of products and/or
opportunity that’s better than services are offered by the
the one you currently have. The company?
next time a recruiter calls, * Is the company international?
don’t be so quick to get them off * How long has the company been
the phone. The few minutes you in business?
invest in a conversation could * Is it a public or private
turn into a great job for you. company?
So what should you do the next Get information about the
time a third party recruiter position. Ask questions to
calls you at work? Here are a few find out about the role and
responsibilities of this email address? Be clear as to how
position. This might not be the you want to be contacted. Since
right fit for you in your career. you might not be unhappy in your
Some points to clarify include: current position, you wouldn’t
want your current employer to
* Job title know you’re working with a
* Key duties and responsibilities recruiter.
* Where the position is located
* Why the position is available Ask about the process. If
* Length of time it's been open you decide to move forward, what
* Travel requirements, if any will be expected of you? What
role does the recruiter play in
Find out about the the process? Is there anyone else
recruiter. Ask about his/her who will be involved? Finding out
experience – do they specialize about the process in the
in your industry? How long has beginning will help to prevent
their office been in business? any miscommunication or
Are they a part of a large misunderstandings going forward.
network of recruiters?
Control your resume. You
Set up ground rules for should know when your resume is
contact. If you decide to submitted to a company. Ask the
work with this third party recruiter to contact you before a
recruiter, let him/her know if resume is sent out to get your
you can be contacted at work or permission to do so.
if you prefer receiving calls on
your cell phone. Can they call Fees/Costs. Are you
you during business hours? Can required to pay any fees for the
he/she email you at work, or recruiter’s services? If the
should they use your personal answer is yes, don’t work with
them. Reputable third party with a Headhunter. Take your time
recruiters are employer paid and and ask as many questions as you
candidates have no financial need to so you feel comfortable
responsibility whatsoever. with the recruiter and the
process. If you are not
Utilizing the services of a third completely comfortable about the
party recruiter can be a big help recruiter, position or the
as you search for your next process you can always say “no,
career opportunity. It’s your thanks” (politely, of course) and
decision whether or not to work hang up the phone.
About the Author:
Katie is the owner of www.onlinecareerinfo.com where you can learn more about Career Advice and Interview Tips.
Read more articles by: Katie O'Hara
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