Career advice: how to find and work with a headhunter

摘要

Working with a headhunter can be the single most life-changing decision you make for the future of your career. During the 30-plus years I've worked in the executive search industry I've seen families brought closer together, watched a single new hire create innovations that changed the world forever, and forged relationships that stood the test of time. That being said, if you don't quite fit the laser-focused qualifications the headhunters are seeking right now, they may ignore your call. Perhaps they want someone in oleo-gels while your expertise lies elsewhere. Headhunters work for corporate clients, not for you. So, you may face a whole lot of direct rejection when you reach out to them. Still, there's no better way to land a great job than when a top-quality recruiter contact and qualifies you. This article offers some basic guidelines that will increase your odds of success should you choose to work with one.