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Article #441: Ways To Approach Headhunters

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






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