Recruiters don't work for you. Mass. But all isn't lost if you're currently job hunting and want to get recruiters' attention. Here are steps you can take to reach out to search executives. Learn how recruiters work. They differ in how and when they receive payment for their services.
Contingency recruiters earn fees only after a client company hires a candidate they refer.
They may collect payments even if their search doesn't produce a successful hire. Find the right targets. You'll improve your chances of a return call if you locate headhunters who specialize in your industry or function. Check your local bookstore or library for directories that list recruiting firms by type, industry, job function or region. Most good recruiters specialize in a few industries or functions, he says.