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A. In general, third party recruiters (headhunters) do not handle entry-level candidates (e.g., recent graduates) because their clients (employees) are not willing to pay fees for such candidates...More Q. How do I handle an unsolicited call from a headhunter? A. Your name could have been passed on to the recruiter by an associate, a co-worker, a client, or (rarely) by your employers (as a subtle hint that you should be looking for another job)...More | |
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Q. Can a third party recruiter find me a job of my dreams? A. Remember who pays them. Professional level search is employer fee paid. Third party recruiters are hired by an employer to help fill a position. They get requirements from employers, then find...More Q. What is the difference between contingency and retainer recruiters? A. Some recruiters are hired by companies on retainer, and they usually paid for their efforts regardless of whether a candidate is hired through the efforts of the search firm. Usually retained firms...More Q. How are recruiters paid by their clients? A. Recruiters typically earn between 20%-33% of starting salary. Thus, it's in the recruiter's interest to negotiate the highest possible salary. This sounds like a lot, but many companies are willing...More Q. What about firms that charge the job seeker a fee? A. Former clients of such services often flame them on Usenet. A typical complaint goes, For a $2000, I received some banal resume tips [similar to this FAQ] and a list of companies to send my resume to ...More Q. What about firms that charge the job seeker a fee only if s/he is placed? A. Many of these employment services do place candidates, since otherwise they don't get paid. Services that charge a percentage of the starting salary also have an interest in finding you a better paying job...More Q. What about firms that say they're employer-paid, but try to get money from the candidate anyway? A. Typically, a firm promises to set the candidate up for an interview, but asks for a collateral in the event she doesn't show up. This is a scam. Other scams include selling excerpts from the directories...More Q. Should I work exclusively with one recruiter? A. You can, but you will miss out on reqs handled exclusively by other recruiters. No two recruiters are working with the same set of reqs. Especially avoid any recruiter who discourages job seekers from making...More 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...More | |
