Ways to get headhunted by recruiters - Career Progression

Get headhunted and make headhunters aware of you. Getting yourself published, talking to the media and speaking at conferences leads us onto part 2 of headhunting.

The first 10 tips not enough to get yourself headhunted? Not to worry, here are 10 more to help recruiters head hunt you!

1. Get online
Yes LinkedIn is a great place to be headhunted; but there are many other resources available to you. Is your name available when typed into Google? Do you have a facebook page? Join industry networks, and meet people in your trade

2. Improve your interview skills
Getting headhunted is only the first step, you need to ensure that your interview technique is impressive and gets you the job

3. Dress to impress
Dressing well comes hand in hand with making a good first impression. It is important to appear professional at all times, and recruiters will judge you on your appearance and the way in which you present yourself.

4. Make friends in high places
It is sad but sometimes very true: it is not what you know but who you know. It is good to have friends in high places, that can vouch for you and whose opinion matters in your industry.

5. Go to industry events
If there is a conference, or a product launch party, or any event where there are going to be lots of people in your trade, it is essential that you are also there as you may find recruiters there

6. Make people talk about you
Whether you have come up with an innovative idea or if you generated the most sales for your company, get your name out there.

7. Be careful
Just because a recruiter has head hunter you, don’t let this make you act in a rash manner. Think carefully and get your questions answered, then make your decision.

8. Research the Head hunter
Gathering information on the head hunter and the company they work for is never a bad idea, it allows you to go into the meeting with all of the information you may need.

9. Post your CV
As well as creating job profiles and emailing recruiters, you should post your CV on as many jobsites as possible as head hunters also look on these sites.

10. Don’t get too excited
It can be very flattering knowing that somebody wants you specifically for a position; however weigh up all of the options for the job before you say yes. There may be some drawbacks to the job that you may not want to or can’t work with.

CV builder are going to continue with the promotion and career progression techniques so you can build upon your CV and help you get your dream job, sponsored by CV Shop, so go ahead get headhunted!