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A guide to Executive Search Firms
Our top tips on approaching Executive Search Firms
- Be prepared - before
you approach a Headhunter, think about what you want. Make sure that your CV
looks good and be clear about what you have to offer. You could try
out our free personality profile tests beforehand. Recruiters like
candidates that they can sell. "How saleable are you?" is a question that you really must be ready to answer with confidence. You'll find more helpful tips on our 'How to get headhunted' page.
- Making contact - it's good to let Headhunters know
you exist, and that you are actively looking for a career move. However, because they only act on specific instructions from clients, they won't necessarily have anything there and then that is
right for you. Don't be disheartened, you never know what's coming up on the horizon.
- Website profiles - the online utilities on each of the Executive Search Firms below vary wildly. With some you can register your CV online, some offer free tests and market reports, others allow you to check out their career opportunity databases once you have registered. Others are more like electronic brochures aimed at attracting clients rather than candidates.
- Key differentiors - are the quality of their search consultants and their employer contacts within the particular industry sectors they specialise in. Only approach those that operate in the sectors you are interested in. There are many, many search firms out there - we've listed the market leaders here and a few more that we think are of high quality.
- Getting started - scroll down the page and click on the company name to reveal their full profile. For Executive jobs online, go to the job hunting sites directory and click on Executive job boards.
Executive Search Firm Directory
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