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Working with Recruiters
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Are You a Good Candidate?

You are a good candidate to work with a recruiter if you have a:

  • Strong record of success in your field
  • Well-defined career progression
  • Degree

Below are some web sites where you can search for recruiters who specialize in specific industries:

Selecting a Recruiter

  • Try to get a referral from a colleague or networking contact
  • Search for recruiters who specialize in the industry you're targeting.
  • If you're trying to remain in your current geographic area, check the Yellow Pages for recruiters with physical offices in your local area.

Types of Recruiters

  • Contingency Recruiters
  • Retained Recruiters
  • Corporate Recruiters
  • Executive Recruiters

Related Articles

Which Kind of Recruiter is Right for Your Search?
By Lisa Chenofsky Singer


The World's Most
Influential Headhunters

Business Week

Related Articles

Worth Checking Out

The Least
You Need to Know

In general, recruiters steer away from candidates who are making a career change and/or have a "less than perfect" career path or education.

The ideal candidate for a recruiter is someone who is at the top of their field with a "proven track record" and an impressive education.


Where to Conduct
Research
on Companies:

www.referenceusa.com

Articles: Tips on How to Work with Recruiters

Which Kind of Recruiter is Right for Your Search?
Lisa Chenofsky Singer

Working with Recruiters
Linda Matias

Recruiters: Tips
CareerKnowHow.co

Ask the Headhunter
http://www.asktheheadhunter.com

Worth Checking Out...

www.climber.com

 

 

 
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