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What To Do When a Headhunter Calls?
You are sitting at the office and your phone rings. On the other
end of the line is a recruiter who would like to talk to you
about a "career opportunity" that could be attractive to you.
The word recruiter is another way to say "Headhunter." So, who
are these "Headhunters" anyway? In general, they help employers
recruit critical talent. Usually they seek only professional
people to fill executive, technical or high-level administrative
positions. Today, the "best and brightest" are always in demand.
So, don't be surprised if a Headhunter calls.
From a business perspective, talking with the Headhunter can
broaden your business contacts. Moreover, the headhunter will
likely give you useful information on what's happening in the
market.
Here are some tips for you to handle these calls
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Talk to the Headhunter no matter how happy you are in your
current career.
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Do make the effort to find out more about the Headhunter by
asking him questions such as: How did you get my name? How long
have you been in the business? Are you the only one conducting
this search for your client? This is to avoid your resume being
circulated by a recruiter without your knowledge.
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Be honest with him but don't tell him everything about
yourself over the telephone. If he asks you to meet with him,
the face-to-face meeting will enable you to better assess his
character and professional qualifications.
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Learn more about the job details if you're interested in it.
Listen carefully and ask questions about the client, the
company, the scope of the job, and career development prospects.
If you're not interested, offer to be a resource and recommend
other candidates.
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Have your resume ready to get into the headhunter's database.
If you need help writing an effective resume, please check on
CambodiaWorks.com in
the Career Advice section
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Last but not least, make sure you consider changing jobs
carefully. If you do get a job offer from his client, be
careful. Don't assume that the recruiter and his client know
what's best for your career. Do more careful research about the
job before you decide to take it.
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