Spinoff from a 2010 post
How do headhunters work? Anyone ever used one to get a job?
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Spinoff from a 2010 post
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is a head hunter a killer? lol??
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I used one.. did jack sh*t for me.. I had better luck on my own.
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im an idiot
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Posted by xoabxo
is a head hunter a killer? lol??
you give them your resume and discuss with them what kind of jobs you want... then they're supposed to help find you something.
A lot of times they'll help with your resume as well.
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they got me some offers for temp jobs..
but nothing within my field or what I was looking for.
but nothing within my field or what I was looking for.
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A real headhunter is paid by companies to recruit and find people to fill positions. Lots of the high end ones do the research and keep records of people in specific industries.
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Do I have to pay them?How do I find one to give my resume to? Do they specialise in specific industries or do they look for positions for different kinds of industries?
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Just for you, I looked headhunters up on google and here is what i found:
'Headhunters are paid by clients on either a contingency or a retained basis. Firms who accept contingency searches get paid only when a search is completed and the hire is on board. Companies that work on retainer usually get the bulk of their fee before the search is complete. Contingency fees are, generally, for lower level positions and retained fees for higher level searches. According to industry standards, fees, contingency or retained, range from 25 to 33 percent of the hire's first year compensation, which includes sign-on bonus, if any, base pay and estimated bonus or commission, if any'
''Don't call us; we'll call you.' As you look at the many paths available to you to attain your ideal position, getting an interview with a headhunter is the least likely to move you closer to your goal. Even if you should talk your way into a courtesy interview, it is not likely to be a fruitful exercise, as these recruiters are focused on finding candidates who exactly match the qualifications specified by their clients, not on finding jobs for even the most talented people'
I hope this helps.
'Headhunters are paid by clients on either a contingency or a retained basis. Firms who accept contingency searches get paid only when a search is completed and the hire is on board. Companies that work on retainer usually get the bulk of their fee before the search is complete. Contingency fees are, generally, for lower level positions and retained fees for higher level searches. According to industry standards, fees, contingency or retained, range from 25 to 33 percent of the hire's first year compensation, which includes sign-on bonus, if any, base pay and estimated bonus or commission, if any'
''Don't call us; we'll call you.' As you look at the many paths available to you to attain your ideal position, getting an interview with a headhunter is the least likely to move you closer to your goal. Even if you should talk your way into a courtesy interview, it is not likely to be a fruitful exercise, as these recruiters are focused on finding candidates who exactly match the qualifications specified by their clients, not on finding jobs for even the most talented people'
I hope this helps.
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Awww, Just for me?! Thanks Sireeda, that was helpful ![]()
