Why Work With a Headhunter?

Job hunting is getting increasingly competitive. In fact, each corporate job opening receives an average of 250 resumes.

With so much competition it’s hard to find a way to stand out in your job search to land the career of your dreams.

One way that job seekers are combating this is by working with a headhunter. This comes with many benefits, but there are still many questions surrounding headhunter services and how they work.

In this post, we’ll answer questions about what a headhunter does, how they can help you find a job, and how to get started looking for one.

Keep reading to learn more.

What Do Headhunters Do?

Headhunters help to connect job seekers with job openings that are a fit for them and vice versa. They usually receive a fee for matching top performers with open positions. This is paid by the employer and the candidate doesn’t get charged.

Usually, they work with job seekers that are already somewhat established in their careers, rather than with entry-level searchers. SalesBountyHunter is different as we accommodate positions ranging from entry-level to executive roles.

Headhunters offer job seekers help to prepare for the job hunt. Whether that be through tweaking resumes or practicing for a job interview. Here are some of the many benefits you can expect when working with a headhunter.

Target Your Search

Job hunting can be stressful, and the fear of not finding and landing a job can often lead to people applying to any remotely relevant position they can find. This can lead to lower job satisfaction if you do land a job, and a lot of wasted time and effort if you don’t.

A headhunter will be able to help direct you toward the right jobs that not only fit your skills but what you truly want to be doing. This will result in a much more targeted job search which is more efficient and effective.

Honest Feedback and Information

One of the most beneficial parts of working with a headhunter is the honest feedback they can provide. They want you to get the job of your dreams, but they also want you to be realistic so neither of your time is wasted.

Additionally, they typically only get paid when they successfully place a job candidate in a position. This means that they are going to be honest with you so that you have the best chance of finding a job, and they have the best chance of getting paid.

Through their connections with companies, they should also have access to better, more accurate information about job openings than you would have on your own. This allows you to make more informed decisions about what jobs to apply for and what salary to ask for.

Higher Salary

Speaking of salary, working with a headhunter often leads to a higher one for you.

Headhunters are experts in their industries, so they know the going rates for the various roles. They also know the different skills and experiences to highlight to give you the most negotiating power possible when it comes to salary and benefits.

Save Time

Looking for a job can take a lot of time, and if you have to continue working full-time while searching, it can be hard to find the time to do proper research and find the right job.

Headhunters can help to take some of that work off your hands. That way, even while you’re working at your current job, your job search can continue.

How to Get Started

Obviously, using a headhunter is a great way to find a new job. However, in order for a headhunter to be as effective as possible in helping you find a job, it’s important that you choose the right one. Be sure to do the following before you choose a headhunter to use for your job search.

Research

We know, you’re using a headhunter to help cut down on the amount of job research you need to do, but this is a step that cannot be skipped.

There are a couple of ways to find the different headhunters available in your industry or area. This first is to ask your contacts if they have ever used one. Getting a recommendation from a trusted source is a great way to find a headhunter that will be the most helpful to you.

If you’re trying to keep knowledge of your job search to a minimum, you can also check out relevant message boards or industry groups on social media to find recommendations.

For a particular niche industry, you may not have very many options, but it’s still important to do as much research about the ones you do have as possible.

Reach Out

Once you find the headhunter you want to work with, you’ll need to reach out to them. With SalesBountyHunter, you can call, email or text to start the process.

You may want to consider an email or LinkedIn message, which will allow the headhunter to respond when it is most convenient for them. Just don’t forget to follow up if they don’t respond in a timely manner. Using email also allows you to include materials such as your resume or cover letter for them to consider before making a decision.

Hopefully, from here they will be able to guide you through the process and help you to find the job of your dreams.

Work With a Headhunter Today

We spend a great deal of our time at work, so it’s important to like what you do. By using a headhunter to help you find a job, you’re more likely to find the right job and get paid what you deserve.

Headhunters also offer many benefits for businesses as well. If you’re a company looking to take your business to the next level, contact us today!