I wish I had been a little bit nicer when a headhunter called me. Be polite when the headhunter calls.
Headhunters find job candidates for their clients, the employers.
Retainer-based companies get paid upfront by the client. Contingency firms are paid when they find the right person. It's called 'the well-placed telephone call' and is too important to ignore. Ms. Provus, one of the country's top headhunters, specializes in human resources, sales, marketing and public relations. If a recruiter calls you to recommend other candidates, be cooperative.