The headhunter and the chase

When it comes to executive recruitment, many companies these days employ the use of executive search consultants, also known as headhunters or simply recruiters. These consultants are working with the company to identify and recruit (hire) capable executives who fit a very particular profile. For an executive looking to make a change, working with a recruiter can be advantageous. However it is important to bear in mind that it is best to let the recruiter call you rather than you calling them because of the specificity of the positions that the recruiters are looking to fill. In addition, the executive recruitment process is very time consuming for the recruiters themselves, with the recruiters not only interfacing with potential candidates and company heads, but also constantly working on keeping their own databases of openings and candidates afresh, and working with companies and newly hired candidates on compensation offers and job transitions. In the midst of all this juggling, the best advice for an executive is to first get listed in a recruiter's (or recruiters') databases typically by contacting an executive search firm's research department. And then, when contacted by a recruiter, articulating clearly your experience and your management visions and your values. In the end, working with a recruiter can help you become more aware of how you want to refine your executive career, while also opening up many more choices of positions available on both national and international scales.