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What are the best practices for networking with recruiters and headhunters?

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Networking with recruiters and headhunters can be a powerful way to advance your career, discover new opportunities, and showcase your skills and value. However, it also requires some strategy, etiquette, and preparation to make a positive impression and build lasting relationships. In this article, we will share some of the best practices for networking with recruiters and headhunters, based on the advice of experts and professionals in the field.

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Rob Green

Speaker - Coach - Agent - Investor
Alexsandro Junior

Consultor de Carreira e LinkedIn | Talent Acquisition Squad Leader | Business Developer

1 Identify your goals and target audience

Before you start reaching out to recruiters and headhunters, you need to have a clear idea of what you are looking for and who can help you achieve it. Do you want to explore new industries, roles, or companies? Do you want to find a job that matches your skills, interests, and values? Do you want to learn more about the market trends and demands in your field? Depending on your goals, you may want to target different types of recruiters and headhunters, such as industry-specific, niche, or generalist ones. You can use platforms like LinkedIn, Google, or industry associations to find and research potential contacts.

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Desmond Gaeney

Search services for Customer facing Engineering roles. UK wide Technical Recruitment. Specialist recruiter for Engineering SMEs with over 20 years experience recruiting Sales, Service and Technical and Grad Engineers.
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Be clear about your objectives and be honest with yourself. A good recruiter should be able to help you to refine what you want to achieve from your next move during their initial discussions with you. Beyond that simply remain open minded to the host of opportunities out there, but willing to say "no" when appropriate. It is your career and a good recruiter will accept whatever decision you think is the right one for you.

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Alexsandro Junior

Consultor de Carreira e LinkedIn | Talent Acquisition Squad Leader | Business Developer
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Having a clear career goal is essential before reaching out to recruiters. Defining what you're looking for enables you to target the right professionals who can assist you in achieving those specific objectives. Utilizing platforms like LinkedIn and industry associations can indeed be effective for identifying and researching potential contacts in line with your career aspirations.

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Marie-Cécile Dabadie

Executive Search | Leadership Mentoring | Luxury Talents | Better ask Sam
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Il est aussi possible de contacter des chasseurs de tête sans avoir un projet de carrière finalisé - mais seulement quelques grandes orientations. Attention, le chasseur travaille avant tout pour son client. Son job n'est pas de vous aider à finaliser un projet professionnel, mais de sélectionner les meilleurs profils pour ses clients. Il peut en revanche vous donner un éclairage sur le réalisme de vos objectifs professionnels par rapport à son secteur d'expertise (industrie, retail, luxe, food...)

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Sallyjane Vosloo

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Being a head hunter does not mean the person is the right one for the position as advertised. This does intend that they, the person will fulfill the position and learn from the experience of learning to fulfill the role as per the experience and how they qualify to full fill the role.

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Dariush Ghannad

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Someone with knowledge and experience within the field that they are recruiting. Someone with good reputation within the industry. Honest and trustworthy.

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2 Craft a personalized and professional message

Once you have identified some recruiters and headhunters that you want to network with, you need to craft a personalized and professional message that introduces yourself, explains your purpose, and requests a conversation. Avoid sending generic or spammy messages that sound like you are mass emailing or begging for a job. Instead, show that you have done your homework, highlight your relevant skills and achievements, and express your interest and enthusiasm. You can also mention a mutual connection, a referral, or a common interest to break the ice and establish rapport.

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Rob Green

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Often Headhunters aren't always the best at explaining the benefits of using them. Some are, but many aren't. You want to use them because if they truly understand what you do, they will be able to match you with a company where you can really add value and the company can fulfil some of your needs/objectives - so look at the Headhunter's background and experience and then highlight to them why you think they can help you - and be polite!

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Marie-Cécile Dabadie

Executive Search | Leadership Mentoring | Luxury Talents | Better ask Sam
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Vous vous apprêtez à demander de l'aide à un chasseur de tête? Alors préparez-vous :) Les messages génériques, les copiés collés des suggestions d'AI sont vite repérés. Mais les messages authentiques et argumentés aussi. Et préparer ces messages de mise en relation vous permettra aussi de "m?rir" votre réflexion sur vos objectifs clés.

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3 Prepare for the conversation

If a recruiter or headhunter agrees to talk to you, you need to prepare for the conversation as if it were an informal interview. You should research the recruiter or headhunter, their company, and their clients, and prepare some questions to ask them. You should also update your resume, portfolio, or online profile, and be ready to share your career story, goals, and preferences. You should also anticipate some questions that they may ask you, such as your availability, salary expectations, or relocation options.

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Marie-Cécile Dabadie

Executive Search | Leadership Mentoring | Luxury Talents | Better ask Sam
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Parfaite description des pré-requis de la préparation à l'échange avec un "recruteur" - au sens large. Votre degré de préparation démontrera la qualité de votre engagement dans la recherche d'une nouvelle opportunité professionnelle. Juste "mettre le nez dehors" - sans objectif ni préparation - fait perdre du temps à tout le monde :) et vous dessert.

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4 Follow up and stay in touch

After the conversation, you should follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your appreciation, interest, and value proposition. You should also ask for their preferred mode and frequency of communication, and keep them updated on your status and progress. You should also look for ways to add value to the relationship, such as sharing relevant information, insights, or referrals, or offering feedback or testimonials. You should also keep track of your interactions and follow-ups, and avoid being too pushy or needy.

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Marie-Cécile Dabadie

Executive Search | Leadership Mentoring | Luxury Talents | Better ask Sam
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C'est une étape importante et pourtant souvent négligée par les candidats - pour différentes raisons (ne pas para?tre trop insistant, ne pas avoir obtenu immédiatement un résultat après l'échange...ou manque de fit !) Garder le contact, de la manière et à la fréquence la plus appropriée, est un excellent moyen de développer un réseau efficace.

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5 Expand your network and diversify your sources

Networking with recruiters and headhunters is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process that requires patience, persistence, and professionalism. You should not rely on one or a few contacts, but expand your network and diversify your sources. You can do this by attending events, joining groups, asking for referrals, or engaging with online communities. You should also network with other professionals in your field, such as peers, mentors, or influencers, who can offer you advice, support, or opportunities.

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6 Evaluate your results and adjust your strategy

Finally, you should evaluate your results and adjust your strategy based on the feedback and outcomes that you receive from your networking efforts. You should measure the quality and quantity of your contacts, conversations, and opportunities, and identify what works and what doesn't. You should also ask for constructive criticism, suggestions, or recommendations from your network, and use them to improve your skills, profile, or approach. You should also celebrate your achievements, acknowledge your challenges, and keep learning and growing.

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Alexsandro Junior

Consultor de Carreira e LinkedIn | Talent Acquisition Squad Leader | Business Developer
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Evaluating and adapting your networking strategy is crucial for long-term success. Regularly assessing the quality and quantity of your connections, learning from feedback, and staying open to improvement are key steps in building a strong professional network. Celebrating achievements and learning from challenges contribute to continuous growth and development.

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1 Identify your goals and target audience

2 Craft a personalized and professional message

3 Prepare for the conversation

4 Follow up and stay in touch

5 Expand your network and diversify your sources

6 Evaluate your results and adjust your strategy

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Identify your goals and target audience

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3 Prepare for the conversation

4 Follow up and stay in touch

5 Expand your network and diversify your sources

6 Evaluate your results and adjust your strategy

7 Here’s what else to consider

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