Why It Is Important To Keep Executive Recruiters Happy

Why It Is Important To Keep Executive Recruiters Happy Executive recruiters are a very useful resource for employers in the hiring process. They can have a profound effect on whether or not you get hired. This means you need to keep them happy in order to ensure you get the job. Here are some very important things to keep in mind that will help you keep recruiters happy. Dont be dismissive. Even if youre happy in your current role, or just extremely busy, take a moment to speak to search consultants or to call them back. While you may not be interested in the position theyre seeking to fill, you may know someone who might be a good match. Search professionals appreciate getting references and practicing the law of reciprocity. Dont surprise them. More importantly, dont surprise their clients. If you have a blemish on your record, let them hear your version first, before they learn it secondhand. Dont embellish. Even at the highest levels of executive search, some candidates cant resist the urge to embellish their resumes. Sometimes they dont get caught. In nine cases out of 10, however, they do. Avoid the pitfall and be honest. Dont fail your own history test. Its surprising how many candidates cant recite their own professional histories in chronological order. Know exactly what you did and where and when you did it before meeting with a search consultant. And its a good tuneup for meeting with a prospective new employer. Dont neglect your homework. Some candidates will spend the first 10 minutes of an interview asking basic questions about the position and the company at issue, showing that they never bothered to read the search specification. Candidates who do independent research create a favorable impression and show their clear interest in the new opportunity. Dont forget your manners. When meeting with an executive-search consultant, remember that every word, gesture or inflection will be duly noted. Keep these in mind and you will be able to keep your recruiter happy and get the job.