While discretion can be a valuable tool in some situations, when you're working with a recruiter, honesty is much more productive. One distinct advantage a headhunter provides is the support to achieve your income and career goals. It is vital to communicate this information. Talk about your bottom line related to job demands, salary and perks. You and your recruiter need to know what points are negotiable and which ones are not.
Headhunters provide other benefits as well.
Through trial interviews, they can help you position yourself in the best light. Remember, they want you to get the job. If you openly discuss how to handle questions about a former layoff, a personality conflict with a manager or a failed project, the recruiter can help you respond in a positive and appropriate manner. Today, speed is the name of the game. Recruiters and employers are under tremendous pressure to fill positions.