I've a decision to make, and I'm still not sure, I'd be interested if others had the same experience
2007-05-17 23:29:23 · 15 answers · asked by Christine 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
I have been yes, but it wasn't exactly straight forward!
I was working at Domino's and one day, before my shift, I was asked to go and help a guy who worked with my brother. He just wanted some basic labour work carried out (moving boxes etc).
We got talking about the company and AutoCAD (a popular computer aided design package) was brought up.
I metioned that I was a time served CAD designer and he asked me to show him what I could do.
I showed him a few things and went back to moving boxes.
The next day he came in to Domino's and offered me a salary package that turned out to be double my meagre Domino's wage.
I quit Domino's on the spot and went to work there the next day.
Thae rest is history.
2007-05-17 23:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by blissnabob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. I actually had my last two jobs through headhunters..
So I am now going to see another headhunter for a new position.. They have more to offer you... Sometimes at that moment they may not have what you want but as they come up they will call you to see if you want to be sent to the interview..
2007-05-18 10:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by BettyBoopGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the decision you have to make?
Give me some info
However, if the job offers better opportunities then the one you have now, I would go for it.
Also, does it require relocating?
I have never been headhunted though, I've hunted a few heads before, not hunted, but banged, like my daughter's, but it's ok, she has a hard head anyway.
2007-05-18 11:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was head-hunted once in my career. The great thing is that the ball is pretty much in your court regarding salary and benefit negotiations, but I do recommend you do your homework on the company first. Make sure they are stable and employee's are happy (go to www.vault.com, www.jobvent.com.) These are a couple of sites. I didn't take the job in the end more out of a sense of loyalty for the employer I worked for at that particular time and I'm glad I didn't. The company folded two years later.
2007-05-18 08:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup Christine,
So I said to them "OK, but it will be twice the salary that I now on, and I will work for you"
I quoted figures, and ended up in the Mid East with a company ski-boat, car and allsorts.
Sod the old company.
Employment "loyalty" is now out of the window, and the big employers know it.
If you have a better offer for your skills / experience, whatever, it is your life. The company does not own you.
All the best with it.
Bob
2007-05-17 23:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've been headhunted and they don't want anything from you except your expertice there is really nothing to think about as long as you have a paycheck in the next 2 weeks. You can always go on from there.
2007-05-18 17:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by katobow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was headhunted by a consulting company early in his career. At the time he was young and trying to move from his first post-college position in research to one that could actually pay his college loans. His decision to make it was based on the fact that it was the money and the companies clients (he knew he'd end up in the pharma industry) who could eventually be good contacts for him. He was liked enough by the client (RPR) to be hired on by the company after they merged to become Aventis. Worked for them for another 7 years and then decided to go back to school to seek an MD. I think it depends on where you are at, if the offer presents you w/ options that you think will benefit your life and/or your career (better money, better hours, better position, more skills, or if your just ready for something different) and make you decision based on how moving positions will help you in your life.
2007-05-17 23:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is how I got my current job.
You just have to look at the job offer and decide yourself if it will improve your salary,long term career prospects how you would it etc. It doesnt matter if the job came through a headhunter or you found it yourself
2007-05-17 23:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, i have ben headhunted twice. It's nice to know that they think you will do an excellent job. Look over the contracts, job spec etc and if it sounds like it is for you, take the chance.
2007-05-18 02:13:22 · answer #9 · answered by acm1232002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been contacted by a Search Firm, I went through the normal interview process, and even got a FREE trip to their corporate headquarters to meet with the hiring manager and others, they made me a job offer and I accepted it.
This happens alot in business today!
You can get some great tips and tools at:
www.careerbank.com
www.monster.com
www.mrinetwork.com
Consider ANY career advancement opportunitiy! Why NOT?
Your education and skills are valuable!
GOOD LUCK! :-)
2007-05-18 07:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by JEDI MASTER YODA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋