Executive recruitment firms: Networking
You may not be looking for an executive job right now, but it’s always great to have an executive recruitment firm in your corner. Growing your professional network goes with growing your career.
Benefits
Many people may not feel the need to networking with recruiters when you’re settled in a role. But there are many reasons to start. It is easy to keep in the comfort bubble of your current job. You’ll forget there are so many other opportunities still unexplored. Keeping in touch with executive recruitment companies are a great way to be up to date with any new opportunities.
It can also offer as a safety net. Regardless of whether your content in your current role, you never know what the future holds.
Networking with executive recruitment firms
The better the executive recruitment firm knows you, the more confident they’ll be placing you with their best clients.
Phone call
Some people don’t see the point in taking a call from a recruiter if they aren’t looking. They think it’s a waste of time. But what harm can it have by taking a few minutes to speak to them? It will be better in the future to have a relationship before needed them in the future.
‘Sellable’
If you’ve got headhunted by an executive recruitment firm that’s a great compliment. It means you are searchable and have the skills and qualifications required. A great way to get yourself noticed is to get testimonials, network and improve your LinkedIn and CV.
Referral
Just because the roles not right for you doesn’t mean you can’t help. You may know someone who is a great fit for the role, you should refer them.
Feedback
If you have been offered a role that you do not want to pursue, give feedback on why. Let them know which aspects weren’t of interest to you. And different ways it could have been pitched, from a candidate’s point of view.
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