Ways To Approach Headhunters

T here are many ways to            · ask the headhunter about the     approach headhunters, but       numbers of top executive           unfortunately sending           positions that have appeared in    resumes that have been                the area                           unsolicited can result in no                                             response as the majority are now      · get into a casual discussion     working based on referrals only.      and answer all questions                                                 regarding your own background      The best start is to find out who                                        is who in the area of headhunting     · if offered a chance to meet and  by looking at headhunting             discuss this further, then do      directories. Then follow these                                           important steps:                      Approaching a headhunter is all                                          about making oneself visible to    · pick out the most reputable         them as most of them now belong    headhunters who deal with             to professional or trade groups    industry specific positions           or associations. Their                                                   directories are a powerhouse of    · call the headhunter with a list     information, including in most     of general questions about the        cases a list of reputable members  industry of interest                  and what they offer.                                                                                        · ask the headhunter things about     Another approach to headhunters    the current state of that             is to become a good resource for   industry                              information. It is possible to                                           contact a headhunter and pass      · ask the headhunter about salary     information about people that you  averages for executive positions      know that are in the industry      in the area                           they deal with and give some                                             recommendations. The headhunter    will be grateful for the tips and                                        very interested in your               Then, if the headhunter agrees to  background as well, adding you to     researching the information for    their potential contact and           you, offer to call them back       candidate list.                       another day. Most headhunters                                            will be glad to give out their     When getting a call from a            contact details. However, if the   headhunter, the best way to deal      gist of the conversion seems very  with this is to get as much           loose and there is a total lack    detailed information about the        of interest from the headhunter,   job position as possible. Most        then this is a sign of a less      headhunters reveal little about       reputable recruiter and not worth  their client’s identity, but are      pursuing.                          quite willing to discuss the                                             company’s location, industrial        Alternatively, make a visit to     type and size.                        the headhunter’s office to get a                                         visual look at the day to day      Next, interview the headhunter        operations. A real professional    for more information. Make a list     headhunter is dependent on         ahead of time of all the              repeated business, so the office   questions needed regarding the        will be very organized and maybe   position one is looking for and       even busy.                         the industry itself. It is a                                             given that even the best              Once inside, do the same routine   headhunter does not have all the      as would normally be done on the   information that one requires and     phone. However, if contacted by    will most likely be glad to find      another headhunter after           out and get back to you. However,     initially contacting the first,    it is important to be careful to      be prepared for a possible job     not be too pushy.                     discussion. It is important then   to get specific job details, and      headhunter will willingly reveal   note how the headhunter got your      more detailed information          details, but under no                 regarding the job and client. If   circumstances offer a resume or       they offer to arrange an           send one in at this point. Note       interview, make sure that you do   that decent headhunters will          background research about the      respect this and be quick to          client before going in.            respond.                                                                                                       Approaching a headhunter can be    If the headhunter suggests it,        both easy and hard at the same     then you may arrange for a            time. Most decent ones no longer   meeting, at which point it is         accept resumes without the first   important to have an up to date       contact and interview steps.       copy of your resume on hand.          However, they do appreciate a      During this meeting, the              call for more information.         About the Author: Greg Heslin is a best selling career advice and "street smart" tips author on how to survive in the 21st Century workplace.To learn more about FREE cutting edge career tips and techniques, you can visit his web site at http://www.My-New-Career.com Published At: www.Isnare.com