I am an executive in the only company I have ever worked for (14 years) so I have never had to look for a job. My wife suggests a Head Hunter (mainly because she worked with one that specialized in her field). I have heard bad things from just about every other source I know that has used one. What is the general feelings on them? Do they help you with resumes and such things?
2006-10-09 06:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by thebuffettour 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Selecting a headhunter to help you in your search is practical advise. Remember the logic that you can not just be meat to them-- practically they can not make any money unless they place good people in good jobs.
TheLadders.com is a good senior executive placement service -- like Monster.com but for 6 figure jobs-- you have to pay to play, but several folks on our career network have had good results with them.
Alternatively, my network was formed to help many professionals who have decades experience and skills, and are suddenly faced with the challenge of figuring out how that decade or more applies today.
Alternatively Helping Friends Career Network might be of interest: http://hfcareernetwork.com/HFCNAnnounce.html
Won't cost you money out of pocket and is geared for people seeking mid to high level jobs.
http://hfcnwinningcareers-network.ryze.com/
Dawn
2006-10-09 06:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head hunters are out to make a commission on finding you a job. I'm a HR Recruiter for a major firm in the Midwest and whenever a headhunter calls me I turn them away. I typically look for people directly (that is my job) and if I were to go with a headhunter it would cost me a lot more.
If you are an executive with 14 years experience I suggest posting your resume to Careerbuilder and Monster to see what kind of results you get. If you like the response then I suggest avoiding the middleman.
2006-10-09 07:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that "retained" firms are paid to fill a specific position, and if you're the BEST candidate they'll move heaven and earth to get you in that job. They are paid part of the money when they are "retained" or hired to fill a job, and part when the new hire starts working.
Other firms work on commission and get paid whenever they submit a candidate who gets hired for any job. Try to find out which kind of recruiter you're working with, the retained kind are probably more likely to take your resume (for future searches) without trying to hook you up with a job.
2006-10-09 09:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a "Head Hunter" for a national marketing company. If the company does NOT require you to pay for their service they are reputable. Depending on your qualifications and experience and how marketable you are, they will provide resume and cover letter updating free of charge. If you are not highly marketable, there will be a fee for the service. At that point, I would suggest hiring an employment coordinator or resume designer to update your information as it will be more cost effective for you in the long run.
I still do side work as an employment coordinator. (Not trying to get you to hire me). As an estimate on fair prices for resume and cover letter design, I will tell you my costs. Resumes should be geared to the individual position you are applying for. In that respect I create individual resumes and cover letter packages for my clients. One page, one copy by email for $25.00. Generic resumes are not as effective in marketing, but most people do them generalized to a specific field or area of interest. For a generic one page, one copy by email would be $15.00. Add ten dollars per page after for either.
Hope that helps. if you decide to go generic, make at least three or four variations for specific fields and areas.
If you need any more info, email me.
2006-10-09 06:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by mdf2775 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do your research. My sister-in-law used a head hunter to get her job 10 years ago and now she's exec. vp of a bank making $150,000.00.
I recommend it but do research. Mind you, she didn't pay the head hunter, the bank paid them for finding her.
2006-10-09 06:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by oliverbenji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are really good recruiters who can get u a handsome job
so pls visit and see regarding the websites that provide u job by visiting
http://www.freewebs.com/coole-links
2006-10-09 07:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Wellwisher 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The queue only stretches to Dublin? :D
2016-03-28 02:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋