What exactly is a headhunter? I've read some articles but they seem to cross lines from recruiters and headhunters. I am curious what service they provide (ie. they find you a job and you have to take it if you are qualified for the opening, or do they find you a job until you are satisfied with the job and pay)? How much to they charge for their services? I'm in denver coloardo. thanks all.
2006-10-15 17:08:21 · 12 answers · asked by ed_yanks99 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There are few more names for head hunter or recruiter - "Placement Coordinator" is one.
Basically their job is to fill a position that is empty or difficult to fill.
Traditionally Employers seek out relationships with headhunters to fill their capacity, and headhunters seek out employers to find their clients jobs. Everything from high tech to security.
Money is a big winner here. In most jobs head hunters will pay you an above market hourly rate or contract rate. In addition they might pay housing or lodging fees for the month, and other benefits like travel reimbursement or plane fares. In essence the headhunter is being reimbursed or paid well by the employer.
Professionals like nurses are in high demand now.
Hospitals would pay a headhunter a contracted rate that is way above what the normal nurse would make in an effort to cover the expense of "hunting" for a person to fill the position.
The more qualifications needed for a position, the more pay you would expect to receive. As well as the higher in demand you are = more $.
Some specialties that were once hot like software programmers or software engineers are less likely to get the big bucks - as many companies have outsourced and found highly educated populations in countries like India to fill positions at a fraction of the cost.
Some headhunters charge you a fee. Now, this is a supply demand thing. So basically if someone is desperate to find a job or wants to buy access to higher paying jobs ( executive search firms) - they would probably end up paying a fee that is around $2500 or more, or a percentage of the contract.
It's a lucrative business - especially if your'e in a position where they need you to work immediately as mentioned with nurses or other healthcare professionals.
2006-10-15 18:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by cortical contusion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headhunters are usually hired by the company that is looking for an employee and their fee is paid by the hiring company, not by the new employee...but always ASK as soon as they call you and just say, is there a fee for your service or is it paid by the hiring company? If it is not paid by the hiring company I would suggest you hang up...because you will end up spending a ton of $$$ for something you can do on your own for free. If the fee is paid by the hiring company then get as much info as you can from them and if you are interested, go for it. DO NOT sign any contract with the headhunter unless you are offered a job and accept and it states clearly that the other party is paying for the services. If you contact a recruiter yourself from the yellow pages, it is probably someone you have to pay a fee to. I would not recommend this. They are very expensive and not worth it in almost every case!
2006-10-15 17:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by cadodevine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A head hunter is someone in the employment industry who finds jobs for professionals. Back in the 70's you could be sitting behind your desk at work and someone gave your name to a head hunter. The next thing you know, you've got some guy calling you up trying to get you interested in going on an interview for some other company. Sometimes that was good because back in those days you could make a lateral move and wind up with a 25% raise. I don't think you can do that well in a career move today, but I'm sure there are still head hunters out there trying to make another buck.
2006-10-15 17:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They discover people for agencies that have a professional place to fill. the roles are not often this sort of jobs that must be listed in the help needed classified ads and on occasion headhunters scouse borrow valued workers from different agencies by using offering them extra funds or income programs on behalf of the organization they are working for...
2016-10-16 06:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A headhunter is one who goes out, to find a certain person who has just the right qualifications to fill a position that is required by the employer. They are not usually getting other people jobs, but hell the right money buys any one theses day's. And my friend they make excellent money.
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2006-10-15 17:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headhunters usually have information of vacancies that are existing in various companies. They put up candidates to the prospective employers( from their database of resumes of persons seeking employment) who match the specific qualifications and experience essential for the vacant job.
Usually the prospective employer pays the headhunter either one or two month's pay of the newly recruited candidate or a percent of gross CTC (Cost to Company)
2006-10-15 17:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by young_friend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is far out, but your question reminded me of the genuine headhunters residing in the far flung barrio of Taloctoc. Taloctoc is a small barrio where people avenge any misdeed by severing the head of the offender. it is gruesome ...but that is their belief..a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye... anyway.... let me try to answer your question.. These headhunters get your resume and fit you into some job by finding one for you. You pay them only when you are satisfied with what they got for you.
2006-10-16 01:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what you would pay them, I thought the place hiring paid for this. anyways, they are people that get you a job for what you are looking for. Some search for people to fill positions in corporations. If you want to live in such and such town, and get this much money for doing this highly skilled job, then a headhunter is a good person to know.
2006-10-15 17:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by Cammi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a head hunter is a not so nice term (derogatory) for a recruiter. they can either work for you ... where you pay their fee or be retained by an employer. depending on the type of work you are looking for they their charge the employer a flat fee for their services or a percentage of your earnings over a six to 12 month period. usually this applies to someone like a trader or stock broker. them, working for you... where you pay to get them to get you a job is i think a waste. they are only going to do what you yourself needs to be done.
2006-10-15 17:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by buzzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Typically a HH knows of vacancies and s/he searches for likely candidates....usually who are already employed in the same field.
2006-10-15 17:12:49 · answer #10 · answered by Smilin' Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋