EDITOR'S POST

Do I make my resume available to just any recruiter?

Q. Do I make my resume available to just any recruiter?

A. Don't send your resume to a firm unless you've had a minimum of a personal recommendation to it, and, preferably, a conversation with one of the people who would handle your resume. The key question: Do I want to be represented by a person like this? If possible, check out references from clients of the firm (employers). The goal is to find the firms which are highly respected in the industries or functions in which they specialize.