Most candidates begin their job search by updating their resume and then looking for a search firm who can help them make some connections. And most people do a poor job on both of those tasks. (Seriously. Read our resume advice.)
But if you think writing your resume is hard, apparently it pales in comparison with finding a good search firm to help you. For most job seekers, figuring out how to work with a search firm is simply a mystery – a big, high stakes, deeply personal mystery.
A few months ago, Vickie Elmer from The Washington Post interviewed me for an article on how to introduce yourself to a search firm. I gave her my best advice, but because the question is so common, I wanted to dig a little deeper and show you other people’s answers to your most common questions. So here is the list:
- How can I make my resume appealing to a recruiter?
- How can I get a recruiter’s attention?
- What works when working with recruiters?
- How can I work with a recruiter to find a job?
- What should I expect from a search firm?
Perhaps search firms are (to borrow a phrase from Sir Winston Churchill) ”a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” If so, here is yet another helpful overview on the appropriate role of a headhunter in your job search.
Please leave a comment if we missed something or if you have more questions.
Filed under: Working with a Recruiter Tagged: | Executive Search, Job Search Strategies, Recruiters
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