(1) Letters of Introduction

After recognizing headhunters who specialize in your industry, send a resume and a letter of introduction. A letter of introduction differs from a cover letter because it illustrates, and specifies the type of position you looking for without focusing on a particular company. Be sure to incorporate whether you will be agreeable to relocating and your salary history; this is of significance because it will help assure that recruiters don’t waste your time presenting you with opportunities that are too far out of array in either way. Sharing salary history is essential because the headhunter handles all propositions and negotiations; from a candidate approach, this can be a major bonus.

(2) Be Specific about your Goals

One major mistake people continue to make with headhunters is being too vague about your objectives. The only way that headhunters will remember you when the right opening comes along is if they associate you with a certain job description; therefore not being clear regarding what you would like, they won’t keep you in mind at all. If changing occupations you must focus on a certain path; making it uncomplicated to influence people that you’ve done your research and you know what you would like.

(3) Working with More than One Firm 

Make your self recognized to many highly regarded firms. Create a relationship with particular recruiters at each firm. Be sure when working with more than one firm to manage the process; don’t allow more than one firm presents you to the same hiring company. This could lead to rejection, for two purposes: (a) the company won’t want to get into a dispute over which recruiter gets recognition for the placement (b) Company question the candidate’s poor judgment and apparent inability to manage the process; for various companies these two reasons will automatically eliminate the candidate.

(4) Be Honest about Your Past 

Headhunters can deal with anything as long as they know the truth. If you’ve been fired, be straightforward with that. You’re not the first individual this has happened to and you’re not the final. Be truthful about what happened, and most important, express what you have learned about the incident. The fact is that it will come across a lot uglier when it is finally revealed.

  (5) Follow Up and Stay in Touch

 Headhunters have several candidates, therefore making it difficult to update candidates on a regular and frequent basis; people are encouraged to keep in contact with their headhunter(s). The only way you will be first in mind at the right time is if you call and check in on a regular basis; even after getting a job continue to stay contact. A recruiter may come across the perfect job for you and won’t be able to find you.