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How to become an attractive target for headhunters


Even if you do not want to change jobs, the invitation to the meeting, would come from such a "hunter", flattering and useful: you can get information about thepersonnel shortage, assess their prospects, take a fresh look at the development of his career. What should be done to attract the attention of a consultant headhunter? There are a lot of worthy professionals working on solid positions, but not all of them come to the attention of those who take the best for the most prestigious employers.
Your professional biography - the best advertising

It really is a great advertisement for the headhunter, and for the employer. The competence of the candidate is evaluated by the name of the company where he works. Her popularity in the market and high achievement - the best indicator of the fact that such organizations are professionals and not random people.
Conclusion: The "track record" of the one who wants to be interested in "bounty hunters", should contain the names of well-known companies.
Security Question. Look in your work book. What well-known companies are mentioned there? On what positions you have worked? Is there any progress in their careers?
Well-built communication with significant others

Personal recommendations are very important, especially for those who work in a not very well-known company. Kind words addressed to a candidate from the well-established professionals of the business world - the way to getting into the "filing cabinet" headhunter. Therefore, even the most respected and qualified executives often use this way to attract the attention of search consultant to the person.

Security Question. Many if at the moment there is a well-known top managers or professional experts who can give you great recommendations?

Publicity, public relations thought in professional circles

Press articles, speeches at professional conferences, workshops on thematic exhibitions - all this helps to attract attention to the "bounty hunters", but only if the quality of such "publicity" - at altitude. Therefore, the "glow" with a bad reputation in publications and participate in random events is not recommended, as this may damage the image of the candidate.

Security Question. How many of your published articles? How often do you act on specialized thematic exhibitions, forums, conferences?
Practical advice of professionals

 Be ready at any time to present themselves well, convincingly talk about all their personal and professional achievements, plans for the moment desired by the prospects for the future.
Know your weaknesses. These are also interested headhunters. Try even those parties to submit in favorable light.
Worthy resume reduce finding a good job. There are certain patterns, but it is a standard presentation of information can sometimes damage to, to get noticed. Look for innovative approaches.
In search of a new job, be active, but not intrusive. Calls, letters, meetings will cut this way, but your activity should be dosed.
Consultants should feel that you are interested in ... employers and consultants themselves. If you show the headhunter that the work you will be provided always, he may lose interest in you. Why then he spend his efforts?
Consultants say: sending out resumes with no request may indicate an early stage in the professional career. Knows his own worth in such cases do not send resume.
 Note that many reputable companies that provide services for the selection of managers and staff have specialization.
Go to the interview. A meeting with the consultant can change your career for the better.

Commented Alla Konyayeva, Manager of psychological Service "Encore ST», Executive Search companies:

"How to catch the eye of a headhunter? It is necessary to broaden the question: "How to catch the eye of consultant recruiter?" Because in order to become a headhunter address the subject of hunting, it is necessary that the customer has ordered the recruitment of it for you. This is possible with the simultaneous presence of three conditions:

 you have to do something extraordinary, to make, so to speak, personally branded feat of labor, and society should recognize your personal involvement in the success;
 the customer must personally learn about your connection with the achievement of the;
 the customer must be updated need for similar labor achievements.

It is clear that the presence of all three conditions - a matter of chance. To increase the likelihood of better orient their behavior in headhunting and recruiting to find because of the greater statistical likelihood that it will be effective.

What should I do? Tirelessly to improve the four major directions:

 raise the level of professional competence, even if now you already consider yourself a "pro" - for each activity, if you look closely, there is a possibility to buy so much knowledge that will last for the entire working life;
 coaching ability to interact effectively with others, and not based on manipulation and on the basis of a mutually respectful partnership - at some point they recognize and appreciate;
 cultivate admiration for his work, so instead of getting it from the constant energy replenishment;
 develop creative diligence as a credo.

Since a person with similar qualities - the dream of any professional consultant in the field of search and selection, then, once you start with them acquainted (not just send out resume agencies with quality service, but also to do everything possible to place a personal acquaintance with recruiters, and these meetings will try to honestly tell all of their professional merits), I guarantee that there will be a release from wanting to make you an offer. "

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