Tips From Executive Search Professionals

It is important to remember that search firms are paid by their clients to source, recruit, and place candidates who fit their needs. Executive search professionals can, and will, assist the recruiting process. When working with recruiters, ask for their advice. They can help you better understand the recruiting process and advise you how to be most effective during the interview process.

• Search professionals will generally provide you with very effective advice and suggestions during the recruiting process. Listen carefully and consider all tips and techniques shared with you by the recruiter.
  
  
• A good recruiter should make himself/herself available to you when requested. In return, when the recruiter has presented you to a client, it's important that he/she can reach you in a timely manner, and that you return calls promptly.
  
  
• Always be open and honest when dealing with search professionals whom you have entrusted. Advise the recruiter immediately of any change in your employment status, i.e., other job offers and opportunities being considered.
  
  
• When asked by the recruiter, you should provide complete and accurate information regarding your compensation, including details of all components of your compensation.
  
  
• If you decide to work with more than one recruiter, it is important that both recruiters be aware of any presentations being made on your behalf. You must avoid being presented to the same company by more than one recruiter.
  
  
• A recruiter does not always acknowledge receipt of an unsolicited resume and corresponding information unless the recruiter, or their firm, is involved in an assignment where your skill set and experience are appropriate for the assignment.
  
  
• Follow up with the recruiter immediately after all interviews, discussing your interest level and opportunities. Delays in the response time back to the client can convey the wrong message.
  
  

Developing and maintaining relationships with recruiting professionals at reputable management consulting firms is an effective component of managing your long-term career development.