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It's important to investigate the reputation of a search
firm before doing business with them. Ask friends and
colleagues for their suggestions and personal insights. If a
recruiter calls you for a telephone interview, learn about
the firm's credentials before you reveal any personal
information. Background information is available online or
in directories such as Hunt Scanlon or Kennedy Publications.
Narrow the field to a couple of recruiting firms, and try to
meet with them face-to-face to learn more about each firm.
Ask:
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Do these people
understand the business I'm in or want to be in?
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Do these people
care about my objectives?
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Do they provide
a long-term perspective concerning my career?
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Do want these
people to represent me? Do they fit my image?
Once you find the recruiter or recruiters you'd like to
work with, be sure to work closely with each recruiter to
make sure you know exactly where your resume is being sent.
It's also imperative to keep your recruiters up to date on
your job leads and companies you've contacted on your own.
Finding the right type of
recruiter for you
Ensure the most complete representation for yourself by
registering with more than one search firm. It's best to use
a large national search firm and one that conducts
specialized searches in your desired geographic or
functional location. Listed below are the four basic types
of search firms:
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General Search firms tend to be
large. They often have multinational clients, do not
specialize in any one area of management, and fill
positions with a minimum $150K salary. They usually work
on a "search-only" basis and are paid by the hiring firm
whether they fill the position or not. They generally do
respond to or keep your resume unless it fits a current or
anticipated search.
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Vertical or Boutique
Specialists are often smaller in size; they specialize
in one or two areas of management or industry. They handle
jobs from lower through top level management, are
frequently more accessible and usually respond to relevant
candidates very quickly. The also offer the widest range
of opportunities within a particular field.
Tesar-Reynes is a vertical
specialist.
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Employment Agencies often place
clerical and administrative people. Some also attempt to
merchandise good candidates into lower and middle
management, but with limited results. -
Freelance Recruiters are usually former professionals or
consultants who have little recruiting experience. They
often have a small network of clients with whom they will
present your resume. Using freelance recruiters in not ideal
because the chance of finding the perfect job with these
recruiters and the probability that they will be in business
the next time you are in the market for a new job is slim.
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