We’re seeing so much recruiter to executive communication activity within the ExecuNet membership, with thousands of messages sent inviting members to join private networks, asking for referrals to qualified candidates and requests for résumés. If your profile is completed, it’s likely that you’ve received some sort of outreach or connection request from a recruiter. Once you’re contacted by a recruiter, the “ball is in your court” to make a good impression, offer the right information, solidify the connection, and deepen it into a longer-lasting relationship. A great network that helps you reach career and business goals is one that is diverse, and should include search firm and corporate recruiters among your connections. To help you prepare for when a recruiter contacts you or improve any existing connections you have with them, we developed a comprehensive white paper where you’ll learn tips from ExecuNet founder and CEO Dave Opton, among many others:
- Seize any opportunity to develop a relationship with a recruiter long before you’re involved in a job search. Networking into the search community takes time and last-minute campaigns are often ineffective.
- Develop reciprocal relationships by helping recruiters to source candidates or sending them business.
- Don’t anticipate a response to every solicitation. Unfortunately, most search firms don’t have the time to acknowledge every inquiry.
- Be prepared to communicate what you envision to be your next career move and make sure you have a well-written résumé that highlights your experience and skill set ready for immediate follow-up.
Get more insight and tips when you download Understanding the Recruiter Relationship, and let us know what you think.
