Hunting the Executive Head Hunter
February 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Job Search
Many job seekers are overwhelmed with dread at the prospect of hunting in a new career in his own position. That is why many people hope to hang their hats on the experience of the executive head hunters to carry out hunting for them in their ongoing (never ending?)Searching for the last trophy race.
In order to convince a director reliable hunter, a job seeker has to plan his attack. A well connected executive recruiter will not have only one person in a suit. We must build a solid foundation well in advance of making contact.
Just as you need hunting supplies and strategies in the wild, recruiter hunting requires strategy and supplies as well. Here are five tips to successfully capture the prize - the services of an executive recruiter.
Do Your Homework
The savvy job-seeker must be well armed with knowledge - not only their interests and abilities, but also in the head hunter’s interests and specialties. Yes, it helps to approach a head hunter who understands your field and has established connections because there is very little need for chemical engineers in a company (although the formulation of chemicals have been forced to allow accountants into their sanctuaries, but that’s another story).
At the same time, executive recruiters have no interest in your skills, even if you have won dozens of awards for the French pastries you have created.
Of course, it helps to become familiar with the labor market. What is the executive recruiter’s job, but it is also yours.
You will also have a lot more if you have assessed your own skills, not just your desired employment. If you are clearly not qualified for what they want, not sold himself the head hunter. And if you can not sell to the head hunter, he or she will not bother trying to sell to anyone.
Recruiters identify reputable Executive Head Hunters
Unfortunately, in the 21st century an increasing number of commemorative and scam artists who have injected in the business of executive head hunters and recruiters. Therefore, when you start your search for bona fide and qualified executive recruiter, it is vital that you ask.
Before you approach an executive head hunter, find out everything you can about their operations, history and experience of as many independent resources that can be accessed. Make it a point to find other men or women who have used their services. Find out who has actually landed jobs for other people, before making his career in the hands of a charlatan.
Prepare a solid Resume
OK. so this might be obvious. But not always done. Prepare a professional resume before you make contact with the executive head hunter on your list. Your resume is your calling card, and determine whether the recruiter even want to waste your time secretary.
Poster Solid References
Before knocking on the doors of head-hunter, make sure you have at hand a list of professional references.
Just as you will want to know details about any executive recruiter you approach, these professionals will want to know a good deal for you. They want to be able to contact your references, men and women who can support their professional aspirations with solid testimony about your prior accomplishments, character, knowledge and even their weaknesses, too.
Be sure to ask permission from each reference in advance, so it falls off guard and say something like, “Well, let me see, uh … that is called by whom?”
Schedule a One on One Head Hunter Meeting
Finally, when you have all your ducks lined up, they are willing to meet the executive head hunter that land that ultimately trophy race. Of course, it helps to pick more than one recruiter, and also helps to schedule a reunion at your convenience.
There you have it. Now you’re ready to go and hunt an executive head hunter. The job search can not be more fun if you do not come with a sweet cherry on top and a complementary subscription to the magazine laughter. Happy hunting.
