Can a Headhunter Help You Maybe, Maybe Not. - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Can a Headhunter Help You Maybe, Maybe Not. - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career When you hear the term “headhunter” what is the first thing that comes to mind? How would you describe what you think a headhunter is, what role he or she plays in the job market? Chances are, if you’re at all like the typical job hunter, here is probably how you would describe a headhunter: “A headhunter is someone who can help you get a job or help you find a new one.” There is at least a kernel of truth in this response, this widespread perception, but to be honest about it, only a small kernel. Let me begin this post with a revelation that many of you may find shocking: Only SIX percent of the jobs in the marketplace today are filled by headhunters. Yes, you read that correctly. Just a very small percentage of ALL available jobs are filled by headhunters, or at least by true headhunters. Let me explain. A true headhunter’s mission is to . . . Identify Qualify Attract and then Land . . . the TOP performing talent for a client hiring company. And, significant to note that, unlike career counselors, outplacement firms and staffing agencies, it is thehiring company that is the client in this transaction, not the job candidate. It is therefore the hiring company that pays any fee(s) involved in a successful placement, not the job candidate. A headhunter’s services to a job candidate are absolutely FREE to him or her, and such services can add significant value to the job candidate. DISPELLING OTHER MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT HEADHUNTERS A true headhunter nearly always focuses on a niche market or markets. For example, our executive recruiting firm, The Hire To Win Group, specializes in placing top candidates in sales, engineering, management and research development positions in the overall chemical industry. What this means for job candidates: If one is seeking a new job in, say, the advertising industry, not only could we NOT work with the candidate, we wouldn’t even try because his or her professional specialty does not fall within our agency’s market niche(s). The candidate would have to work with a headhunter whose specialty includes the advertising industry. For the sake of illustration, let’s assume that a new position you seek is within our market niche(s). Does that mean we can or will work with you? Depends. Since a hiring company normally pays a headhunter a fee ranging from 25% to 33% of the successful candidate’s first-year base salary, the company expects the headhunter ONLY to present them candidates who meet, essentially, TWO criteria: They are now doing the work (or very similar work) within the area of hiring interest (referred to as “current and relevant experience”). They have a proven (and provable) track record of quantifiableaccomplishments and professional achievements. By re-reading the first bullet point above, you should be able to easily infer that, in general, a headhunter cannot present an unemployed job candidate to a hiring company, or more precisely, he or she would be wasting his or her time to do so. Now, this does NOT mean that a hiring company would not consider hiring the unemployed candidate. It simply means the company will not pay a fee to a headhunter to hire the candidate. SERVICES A HEADHUNTER CAN PROVIDE JOB CANDIDATE So, let’s assume that your professional expertise is in the headhunter’s market niche(s), and he or she agrees to present you to client hiring companies. What services can you expect to receive from the headhunter? Here are some of the more significant: Custom résumé advice and assistance. Informed coaching that can significantly improve your performanceâ€"and chances!â€"during telephone and face-to-face interview. If you are made an offer, assistance with and advice on intelligentlynegotiating salary and/or benefits, based upon marketplace reality, not on “gut feel.” Will present you to appropriate hiring managers and the companies they represent. A thorough, knowledge/awareness of open positions making up the“hidden” job market. I’m sure you will agree that all of these services (and more!) would be very valuable to you if you are seeking a new career position. They could also provide you atremendous advantage over your “competition,” i.e., those men and women seeking the same positions as you, if they are not also working with a headhunter. But first, you must get onâ€"and then stay on!â€"a headhunter’s “radar.” GETTING ON, STAYING ON, A HEADHUNTERS RADAR To attract, and then retain, a headhunter’s attention, you must, at a minimum, meet these FOUR criteria: Be findable Be desirable Be contactable Be selectable To be FINDABLE make sure you develop, and then tightly control and maintain, a professional presence on sites such as the following: LinkedIn (linkedin.com) ZoomInfo (zoominfo.com) Data (data.com) (formerly, www.jigsaw.com) Google+ Your résumé and Google profiles (google.com) To be considered DESIRABLE you must have branded yourself as clearly being (and be perceived as being) among the TOP 20% of all candidates for similar positions you seek. That is, You must clearly be seen as someone who gets results. You must also be seen as someone with the qualities, background and professional skills and experience who can and will immediately andthoroughly address the specific need(s) of a hiring company. In order to be CONTACTABLE you must ensure that you keep ALL contact information, e.g., email address, contact telephone number, etc., current and up to date everywhere you maintain such information. It won’t make any difference how qualified you are, or how much you can offer a potential employer, if you can’t be easily and readily contacted! And finally, to be considered SELECTABLE, you must be open to at least discussing career opportunities with a headhunter, if one contacts you. You can be assured that, if a headhunter does contact you, he or she has found something in your professional background and/or credentials that gave him or her “cause for pause.” They are NOT contacting you to sell you something. (Remember, job candidates pay no fee(s) whatsoever to work with a true headhunter!) They are NOT contacting you to offer you a job either. The headhunter’s primary goal during the initial contact is to try to determine, as quickly and as efficiently as possible, if you are in fact a candidate whom he or she would like to add to his or her “inner circle,” as someone he or she may want to consider for future, appropriate career opportunities. In other words, the headhunter is merely attempting to determine if you may be selectable. IS A HEADHUNTER RIGHT FOR YOU? If you are a job hunter who may have been laboring under some false assumptions and perceptions about what a true headhunter is, I hope this post has helped you gain a better, more thorough understanding of his or her role in the job market. Canyou benefit from working with a headhunter? As I point out in the headline to this post, and as I’ve attempted to show you in the body of the post: Maybe, maybe not. To learn more details, check out my Kindle single entitled, How to be ‘Headhunted’ by TOP Recruiters. ______________________________ This post is a modified excerpt from Career Stalled?, Skip’s latest job-hunting book in the “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets Series of Career Development Management publications featured on Amazon.com. Click HERE to watch a one-minute video preview of Career Stalled? on YouTube. Going on a job interview soon? Know someone who is? Download Skip’s FREE  â€œHow to ACE the Job Interview!” publication by clicking HERE. Learn how to interview the way Superstars do!

Resume Services Are Important For All Job Seekers

Resume Services Are Important For All Job SeekersPurchasing resume services are important for any professional who requires a more professional resume. Most people will look to hire an on-line resume service to do their job for them in this day and age, but these services can be invaluable to those who are seeking one.A resume is the first thing that a potential employer will see. This is the first thing that you must focus on when creating your own resume. The next important part of a resume is having the necessary skill sets necessary to do the job. By using a resume service, it will provide you with the necessary skill sets that you may not have.Skills are important, because they are not taught in school. The skills that you have may be the skills that other employees have. By using the skills of other employees, it will show that you are knowledgeable in the subject matter and that you are someone that other employees look up to for their leadership abilities.With resume services , you will be able to purchase the resume and have it professionally written and edited for you. Once you receive your resume and you are able to review it, you will be able to see the number of skills that it includes. You will also be able to see which areas need more work so that you can become a more efficient worker.By using resume services, you will be able to have a professional looking resume without having to pay too much money for the service. By using a resume service, you will be able to know what is needed from the client. These services will give you the necessary skills that are needed for the job. Therefore, you will not be able to spend your money on hiring a professional to do the work for you.When you use resume services, it will be easier for you to customize the resume to be what you want it to be. Therefore, you will be able to be more effective in the job that you are applying for. When you do the job right, it will reflect how well you are doing in the positi on.One of the things that you will find when you use resume services is that they will help you create a professional looking resume. It will include the necessary skills necessary for the job and it will be formatted appropriately. You will be able to go back to using resume services in the future if you change jobs.Resume services are necessary for most employers because they want to know that they are hiring the best person for the job. If you do not have the skills that the employer is looking for, it will be hard for you to compete for the job. When you purchase resume services, you will be able to get the skills that you need to become the best you can be.

5 workplace trends driving change in offices

5 workplace trends driving change in offices From implementing wellness and sustainability initiatives, to leveraging technology investments and the growing freelance economy, the priority list of issues that affect the workplace and workplace happiness is as important as it is long. The Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a study of office workers, identified several workplace trends employers and employees will implement and experience this year. According to Neil Ringel, executive vice president, Staples Advantage, North America, these trends have significant implications for the future of the workplace. It’s important for employers â€" and employees â€" to know what is on the horizon. So to help leaders manage that priority list, here are five workplace trends that will drive change in offices across the country this year. 1. Increased investment in wellness initiatives Sixty-six percent of employees claim burnout is negatively affecting their productivity, so it’s critical for employers to invest in initiatives that focus on physical and mental wellness to enhance employee health and productivity. “Increased investment in employee wellness is key,” said Ringel. “More and more employers will implement initiatives that empower productivity, with the ancillary benefit of helping to control healthcare costs, too.” 2. Sustainability as a recruitment tool According to Ringel, “Sustainability has gone way beyond corporate social responsibility,” as employers will make it a key recruiting tool. Eco-friendly efforts will be essential in recruitment strategies this year, as 68 percent of employees consider a company’s sustainability practices to be an important factor when making career decisions. 3. Demand for flexibility will grow the freelance economy Nearly a quarter of surveyed employees freelance at least part-time today, and among those who do, nearly half say they would consider leaving their primary job to freelance full-time if it meant achieving more flexibility and better work-life balance. Nearly 40 percent of employees acknowledge that workplace flexibility increases workplace happiness. “This year we’ll see the freelance economy continue to grow as more employees strive for greater workplace flexibility,” said Ringel. “The pressure will be on employers to embrace both work-life balance issues and the growing freelance pool of talent.” 4. Fully embracing telecommuters Meeting the needs of the mobile workforce continues to be top of mind for employers. The majority of telecommuters acknowledge that telecommuting improves work productivity, work-life balance, and their overall happiness. However, 66 percent of employees surveyed reported that poorly performing technology decreases their productivity. So it’s no surprise that as more employees opt to work outside the physical office, employers will need to address the technology gap. “If companies want to effectively compete in the next decade, they must provide employees the right tools that are increasingly more mobile,” said Ringel. “The increased productivity will maximize the return on those investments, and employees will feel more empowered.” 5. Redesigned office space to meet the needs of a diverse workforce Many employees describe their office space as standard, plain or dull, and nearly half would like to see more attention paid to office design. Employees report that a well-designed office would improve interest in their work, creativity and their work ethic. As the workforce becomes more diverse and mobile, the traditional physical office will need to be reconfigured to meet their needs. Organizations don’t need a large budget to completely overhaul their office â€" incremental changes can really have an impact. It’s important for employers to be aware of these trends as they all play a significant role in helping recruit and retain top talent. By implementing strategies that help improve employees’ productivity, health, and happiness, organizations can create a culture where employees enjoy going to work. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available! 5 workplace trends driving change in offices From implementing wellness and sustainability initiatives, to leveraging technology investments and the growing freelance economy, the priority list of issues that affect the workplace and workplace happiness is as important as it is long. The Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a study of office workers, identified several workplace trends employers and employees will implement and experience this year. According to Neil Ringel, executive vice president, Staples Advantage, North America, these trends have significant implications for the future of the workplace. It’s important for employers â€" and employees â€" to know what is on the horizon. So to help leaders manage that priority list, here are five workplace trends that will drive change in offices across the country this year. 1. Increased investment in wellness initiatives Sixty-six percent of employees claim burnout is negatively affecting their productivity, so it’s critical for employers to invest in initiatives that focus on physical and mental wellness to enhance employee health and productivity. “Increased investment in employee wellness is key,” said Ringel. “More and more employers will implement initiatives that empower productivity, with the ancillary benefit of helping to control healthcare costs, too.” 2. Sustainability as a recruitment tool According to Ringel, “Sustainability has gone way beyond corporate social responsibility,” as employers will make it a key recruiting tool. Eco-friendly efforts will be essential in recruitment strategies this year, as 68 percent of employees consider a company’s sustainability practices to be an important factor when making career decisions. 3. Demand for flexibility will grow the freelance economy Nearly a quarter of surveyed employees freelance at least part-time today, and among those who do, nearly half say they would consider leaving their primary job to freelance full-time if it meant achieving more flexibility and better work-life balance. Nearly 40 percent of employees acknowledge that workplace flexibility increases workplace happiness. “This year we’ll see the freelance economy continue to grow as more employees strive for greater workplace flexibility,” said Ringel. “The pressure will be on employers to embrace both work-life balance issues and the growing freelance pool of talent.” 4. Fully embracing telecommuters Meeting the needs of the mobile workforce continues to be top of mind for employers. The majority of telecommuters acknowledge that telecommuting improves work productivity, work-life balance, and their overall happiness. However, 66 percent of employees surveyed reported that poorly performing technology decreases their productivity. So it’s no surprise that as more employees opt to work outside the physical office, employers will need to address the technology gap. “If companies want to effectively compete in the next decade, they must provide employees the right tools that are increasingly more mobile,” said Ringel. “The increased productivity will maximize the return on those investments, and employees will feel more empowered.” 5. Redesigned office space to meet the needs of a diverse workforce Many employees describe their office space as standard, plain or dull, and nearly half would like to see more attention paid to office design. Employees report that a well-designed office would improve interest in their work, creativity and their work ethic. As the workforce becomes more diverse and mobile, the traditional physical office will need to be reconfigured to meet their needs. Organizations don’t need a large budget to completely overhaul their office â€" incremental changes can really have an impact. It’s important for employers to be aware of these trends as they all play a significant role in helping recruit and retain top talent. By implementing strategies that help improve employees’ productivity, health, and happiness, organizations can create a culture where employees enjoy going to work.

What is Career Management Anyway

What is Career Management Anyway Career management is so much more than writing a resume or looking for a new job!   It is about making decisions on what you want to do and driving forward to make them a reality.   Managing your career means you have taken an oath to proactively seek opportunities to develop your own skills.   It means that you have a personal brand or reputation that you are monitoring and managing.   It means that you turn limiting situations into unlimited possibilities. You see it in rockstars sometimes.   You see it in deeply committed and passionate peers.   Every day, every week, every year, you are moving yourself along. I recently read this post Good to Great:   How You Can become a Level 5 Employee by Gini Deitrich   and agreed so much with the points, I had to pass it along. Enthusiasm:   Can it Get You Hired from Rehaul is another awesome post about how your likeability and enthusiasm can land you the job. Peter Weddles exceptional post explains how hiring expectations have changed and what employees will want to consider in this new world of hiring.   Escape Long-Term Unemployment with Career Activism from CareerCast In case you arent familiar with The Chief Happiness Officer, you may be interested to know about the site.   Heres a special Monday Tips post:   Lets Do Lunch You can manage your career, inside or outside your current employer.   Knowing where you want to go makes it that much easier.   Being sure of your strengths and matching that with opportunities sets you apart! Make it a proactive week or month. Ask or just take on solving a issue within your company or within a group you volunteer in. Meet new people every day and nurture relationships, inside and outside of your sphere industry or occupation Read, learn and commit to grow every day Try these three things this week and all month long.   See what starts to happen. If you have other suggestions on how to be proactive, share them in the comments!

Career Corner Online Networking Tips for College Grads Tip 3 - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner Online Networking Tips for College Grads Tip 3 Tip #3 Use blogging to become even more immersed and connected in your field. Blogging continues to grow in popularity big companies have jumped on board, but even so the blogosphere is still a level playing field for young career mavericks. If you like to write, consider starting a blog as a means of making a name for yourself. Identify yourself as someone interested in and knowledgeable about your field. Or, make comments on someone else’s blog. Blogging is like passing out business cards but instead, youre passing around ideas, inviting people to get to know you in a much more intellectually intimate way. Blogging also helps you keep learning about your field after college, and staying abreast of recent trends and developments. It will put you in touch with the important people in your field during your career search â€" and you never know â€" you may just land a job as a result! Have fun with this, Career Planning Coach

A Guide to Professional Skills to Put on Resume

A Guide to Professional Skills to Put on Resume You'll also get some training in some distinctive skills that you will better your characteristic traits. To begin with, you should know there are two unique forms of skills. Naturally, you must however note unique skills that can be appropriate and other qualification that you believe they search for. Has up-to-date abilities and the capability to learn new abilities and procedures easily. To maintain a simple resume, don't add two or more colors and prevent mixing fonts. You may be worried your skills might rust over the years as you are not at work. If you really want that work, then you've got to send out them a targeted resume. It is possible to present your prior work for a portfolio (which you've performed during your company life). A Secret Weapon for Professional Skills to Put on Resume As there are numerous tutorials available online, an individual must be sure that you choose the best one, which isn't hard to rea d and understand regarding theory and practical's. Thus you'll need to record knowledge and certain ability that match in just what the company wants. You won't ever feel a scarcity of utilizing your skill as soon as you find the best Python training. If you own a lot of practice and patience, it's possible to easily work with a massive group of developers that are from various languages or inexperienced in coding. Finding the appropriate job application framework is vital to need to appropriate approach to make application properly. Professional abilities and distinctive experience is necessary to work in an environment where every bit of task has a new challenge. Marketing and other small business skills connected with the interior design industry is going to be learned to compliment your professional skills. Whether you're looking for a new and challenging career opportunity or an organization that may give your company with tailor-made human resource solutions, you can r ely on them. Firstly, to offer skilled manpower to their customers and secondly to present great opportunities to the candidates who apply through them. If you finish the procedure successfully then getting a better placement will end up less difficult for you. Infographic resumes become increasingly more popular. If not, you'll get trained from qualified professionals of the academy who is going to teach you the exact same. While using transcription tools and technology a part of the educational curriculum, some students decide to pursue extra certification in different types of recording and transcription. You'll also take pleasure in the courses themselves as they're quite high in quality and substance. The correct selection enables you to get superior education and training that is sure to shape-up your career and future. Freelancing is among the ideal career options where you could balance your personal together with work-life smoothly. Enjoy Endless Job Opportuniti es The expert fashion designing skills enable you to get a great deal of beneficial employment opportunities. Management consulting jobs are a few of the most well-known varieties of job for MBA's and graduates with the required education.

Happy Grad Jaclyn Bristow - Work It Daily

Happy Grad Jaclyn Bristow - Work It Daily Age: 26 Graduation Date: 2009 Major: Criminal Justice School: Ryerson University Current Position: Case Counsellor Specialist, WoodGreen Community Services   Q: What was your biggest fear about leaving college and entering the “real world”? My biggest fear was being unsure of how to find a job I loved with my lack of “real world” experience. I knew that I loved studying criminal justice, especially the topic of drug policy, but I wasn’t sure what real jobs existed in the field or how to access them. I delayed entering the “real world” temporarily by completing a 16-month Masters of Criminology, Applied degree at the University of Ottawa, which included two field placements. My first field placement directly connected with what I thought I wanted to do, but I discovered that government office work was just not compatible with my personality. My second field placement was a front-line role in addictions treatment, which ended up being something I loved. This allowed me to transition into a “real world” career in the social services field and the non-profit sector. Q: What five words would you use to explain your job search as a recent grad? Time-consuming, exciting, educational, resourceful, stressful. Q: What is it about your situation now that makes you a happy grad? I am a happy grad because I have a career that I love. Although my career does not appear to be directly connected with my educational background, I have been able to combine my research interest with my passion for advocacy, and translate this into a challenging position. While I was a student I was unsure of how to apply my education to a career, but my true interests and values were able to give me direction. I contribute to the community and assist individuals that are stigmatized and affected by systemic barriers. Q: What advice would you give recent grads today about leaving college, and finding a career and life they love? There are so many graduates out there with a degree, yet no experience to show for it. Separate yourself from the herd. Don’t wait until you graduate to begin gaining practical experience. Try new things to discover what you really like or dislike. Explore volunteering, programs that include co-op field placements, or external internships. Remember that education does not stop at graduation. Professional development courses can greatly develop your unique skills and interests. Don’t underestimate the power of networking. Forge positive relationships with as many professors, supervisors and co-workers as you can, and take the initiative to meet others in your industry. Q. What are some of the best things about being a recent grad? I love having a structured schedule that allows me to enjoy my evenings and weekends without thoughts of homework and studying looming over my head. Having a steady income is also a benefit as it allows me to really take advantage of this free time through traveling, going out with friends, and crossing items off my bucket list. Being a recent grad is also great in the professional sense, because I know that there are so many learning opportunities ahead of me and so many directions where I can take my career. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!