ASK THE HEADHUNTER I want a live, breathing, credible headhunter

[deanwebb]

I want a live, breathing, credible headhunter

In the September 17, 2019 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter a reader is looking for the good headhunter in hiding. Question How do you find a live, breathing, human and credible headhunter? Internationally? Nationally? Regionally? By State? The top "brands" of executive recruiters are as much of an abyss as job boards. Submit a resume, try to contact them directly — best of luck. Where are the "old school" professional headhunters that are proactive and follow up? Nick’s Reply I'm afraid you're dreaming of the good old days in your imagination, my friend. Good headhunters don't do what you are looking

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[deanwebb]

I like this article. Basically, you're not going to hire someone to do a job search for you. Headhunters have reqs to fill and they will hunt you if you look like a candidate for their role.

If you want a headhunter to work for you, ask a manager who they use for processing applicants and submit to those guys with a note that you've talked with a manager for the role.

If you're looking for a C-level role, then talk to people on the board of directors. Since many of them sit on multiple boards, they'll know of other possible opportunities for C-level roles.

[Otanx]

It boils down to the fact you need to network. I know people don't want to hear that. I am not big on all the social stuff either, but if you want good jobs you need to get out, and make yourself known. As for the article I am not sure if they answered the question he was asking. The reader that asked is a CEO, and I got the feeling he is looking to hire a headhunter to go hunting for him to fill a spot. Not to get him a job.

-Otanx

[deanwebb]

Yep. It's all who you know, if you want the best job that you can get.