Bear this in mind when the recruiter calls. Most sound good on the phone but if you plan to work with the headhunter, you should plan to meet her in person. You should make the effort to know your recruiter's background, her education and employment history, her philosophy and methods of placement. We suggest meeting more than one recruiter and, before you authorize referrals, agree on a specific course of action and make clear what authority the recruiter does and does not have. The headhunter can be a valuable source of information about the community and its opportunities but it is your responsibility to assimilate that information and direct the recruiter to act on your behalf.
Control is the key word in dealing with the headhunter.
Your first call from a headhunter is likely to be very similar to the dozens of calls you will receive in the early years of practice. The recruiter will introduce herself, ask what area of practice you specialize in and then tell you about a client with whom she thinks you would make a perfect match. At this point you have several options. We strongly suggest you take the time to find the best recruiters and develop a relationship with one that you like and trust. Even though you may not be looking for a job today, chances are you will make a job change in the first six years of your practice.