Headhunters and executive recruiters can be valuable resources even for entry-level candidates and career changers. It’s up to you to find the right headhunters; they are not going to come to you. The best resource for finding the correct headhunter is The Directory of Executive Recruiters. You can find this reference guide in most libraries; this is a excellent guide because: it divides search firms by specialty, location, and whether they work on contingency or retained basis. Inside each area of expertise there may also be companies that focus on different level searches. With the use of the directory you will be able to put together a widespread list of firms to contact. You should add this information in your journal; this allows you to keep track of all the people you’ve:
- Written to
- Spoken with
- Interviewed with during the course of your job search
Once determined a certain industry, take the time to introduce yourself with several recruiters. Some search firms help entry-level candidates by offering them at no charge to existing clients and candidates. Today’s entry-level candidates are our future executives. Most headhunters are valuable they can be a major help. For this approach to be successful, it’s essential to take your time support yourself with proper executive search firms because not all headhunters are formed alike.
5 Tips for Working with Headhunters
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