A frustrated jobseeker using the traditional way, posted this on the internet:
I've been looking for a job for the past several months, I've just found contract gigs, nothing FT permanent. I've been dealing with headhunters and am getting quite frustrated.
Its always the same procedure--a Headhunter contacts me, usually just found my resume posted on a board somewhere. He has a possible opening--thinks the fit is great!
Next step, send him an "updated" copy of my resume. Then he tweaks on it, then calls me for phone interviews, we spend a lot of time discussing me and my possible opportunities.
Then he "finds" me an opening, its also posted right on the company's website, I could have found that on my own! But we go through the motions of phone interviews, more resumes, and, in many cases, in house interviews. I've even been shipped to other states all at the interviewing company's expense for 1-2 days of intense interviewing. In 4 cases it seemed like I was in, they all but hired me on the spot. Then comes the waiting game. I wait and wait, then finally get a call from the Headhunter, the company decided to make an offer to someone else, but hey, he has more opportunities for me!
I really think in at least 3-4 cases I could have had the job if it weren't for the Headhunter--let's face it, why would a company pay his bloated commission when they could get someone probably equally qualified for free? Why did they even bother with the Headhunter? Probably just covering all their bases.
So, would just like opinions, please!
Headhunters vs do it yourself? Just what is the advantage of a Headhuner? When should I use them and when should I just go it on my own? I've posted my resume on all the boards, like Monster, etc, seems all that attracts is Headhunters, no calls from principals. How do you effectively use a Headhunter? Do they help or just goober up the negotiations?
Opinions, please!
Writer: mrs M.
Well, we can give you some advice …just to do it yourself, Go Head Hunt Yourself.
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