Ever use a headhunter?

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Racer92 5/15/2008 1:42pm
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Pony is right, you can score huge with headhunters. Dont hurt to look in to it.
FlickitFlat 5/15/2008 2:03pm
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Nothing better than a good headhunter. Nothing worste than a bad head hunter with no result that gets paid the same as a good one with great results.
The thing you have to do is get the very best one from the get go. There is nothing worste then having a lot of money in a head hunter only to find out the opposition has a better head hunter with different or bias opinions that trump your head hunters credintials. Also it sucks to have your head hunter say I can't beat that hunter. That freakin sucks big time and at most likely at short notice. Go with the best from the get go. They are worth the extra coin.
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txmxer 5/15/2008 2:09pm
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how would you know who is the best?
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FlickitFlat 5/15/2008 2:36pm
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txmxer wrote:
how would you know who is the best?
Truthfully, It is hard enough to find one let alone one that is better. Look at thier resume. If there is an organization or a trade that they are involved in, make sure they are high up or the highest. If there is a place they are lacking, ask them how that is going to effect their ability. Also just ask them. If there is someone that is probable to being willing to conflict with thier opinion they more then likely know who they are and of thier ability. If it someone out of the region then they have probably heard of them. If they agree on everything on your side they are probably not as creditable. It is good to have at least one oppinionated flaw against you. If they don't then they seem phoney and are probably not near as experienced. My experience is to meet them or get a picture. If they are wearing a $2000 suit and have 3 people that wipes their ass. That is your guy. Lay out all your concerns and have them address them. Ask them tough and honest questions and pay attention to how they answer them. If they can't answer or BS through tough questions about themselves to you then they are pretty much worthless against professionals. Or higher up professionals. Theres your sign.
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TJ 5/15/2008 2:47pm
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I've used them before with good results. Like anything, you have to go with gut feeling & pick one who seems genuine, IMHO. I hate the slick-talking, used-car salesmen types. I can tell what they are just by look. Talk to friends/co-workers too, & see if they have any recommendations based on past experience. I also picked up two jobs back in the day through www.dice.com and was happy with both. Good luck...//TJ
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As I read through these responses, it kind of seems like people have different ideas about what's being discussed. What the hell is being discussed?
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jonjon714 5/15/2008 6:19pm
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Management or technical recruitment.

Headhunter, a.k.a. flesh peddler…find jobs for people and charge the companies that hire a substantial fee. 20 – 30% of candidate’s first year’s annual compensation
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2-smoke 5/15/2008 7:39pm
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jonjon714 wrote:
Management or technical recruitment. Headhunter, a.k.a. flesh peddler…find jobs for people and charge the companies that hire a substantial fee. 20 – 30% of candidate’s first...
Management or technical recruitment.

Headhunter, a.k.a. flesh peddler…find jobs for people and charge the companies that hire a substantial fee. 20 – 30% of candidate’s first year’s annual compensation
What kinda work do you do?

I use these guys a lot

www.aerotek.com
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Nikki808 5/16/2008 7:27am
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FlickitFlat wrote:
Nothing better than a good headhunter. Nothing worste than a bad head hunter with no result that gets paid the same as a good one with...
Nothing better than a good headhunter. Nothing worste than a bad head hunter with no result that gets paid the same as a good one with great results.
The thing you have to do is get the very best one from the get go. There is nothing worste then having a lot of money in a head hunter only to find out the opposition has a better head hunter with different or bias opinions that trump your head hunters credintials. Also it sucks to have your head hunter say I can't beat that hunter. That freakin sucks big time and at most likely at short notice. Go with the best from the get go. They are worth the extra coin.
Flick: NEVER.. may I repeat.. NEVER should you pay a headhunter ....

Companies that hire should be the ones to pay those fees.. not the candidate.

Also, this money comes from different budgets, and has nothing to do with salary. If a headhunter wants to charge you, the candidate, money for his service.. RUN LIKE HELL!!!

4 things you need in life: A good doctor, a good lawyer, a good accountant, and a good headhunter.
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Nikki808 5/16/2008 7:35am
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FlickitFlat wrote:
Truthfully, It is hard enough to find one let alone one that is better. Look at thier resume. If there is an organization or a trade...
Truthfully, It is hard enough to find one let alone one that is better. Look at thier resume. If there is an organization or a trade that they are involved in, make sure they are high up or the highest. If there is a place they are lacking, ask them how that is going to effect their ability. Also just ask them. If there is someone that is probable to being willing to conflict with thier opinion they more then likely know who they are and of thier ability. If it someone out of the region then they have probably heard of them. If they agree on everything on your side they are probably not as creditable. It is good to have at least one oppinionated flaw against you. If they don't then they seem phoney and are probably not near as experienced. My experience is to meet them or get a picture. If they are wearing a $2000 suit and have 3 people that wipes their ass. That is your guy. Lay out all your concerns and have them address them. Ask them tough and honest questions and pay attention to how they answer them. If they can't answer or BS through tough questions about themselves to you then they are pretty much worthless against professionals. Or higher up professionals. Theres your sign.
You're right... a good headhunter will be upfront and honest about your background... and anything that may affect you adversly.

As far as the physical appearance of said headhunters.. and their team. Say some guy is wearing that $2000 suit.... I'd be in touch with his underlings as those are the guys doing the footwork. It's not all about having pee-ons running the show for some hot shot.

It's very important that said headhunter truly understands your skill set as well as what is important to you.... ie: Money, location, travel, shift, overtime, career goals, benefits, etc etc. Without a true understanding of the above.. you will not be placed into a satisfying career with a good company to which you may blossom and grow professionally.

Remember it is in the headhunters best interest to place you into a satisfying career that you will stick with.. the last thing they want is to deal with is a company 3 months later when you quit.. asking them to do more work to replace you... or having to give back approx 75% of the fee.

Hope this helps! =)
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APLMAN 5/16/2008 7:36am
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I think Joe is right, the "headhunter" idea that Flick is talking about doesn't seem to be what most people would be talking about when they were looking for one, working with one, etc.
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Nikki808 5/16/2008 7:40am
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I think the typical stereotype of 'headhunters' is what Joe and Flick are referencing.....

Now days there are very reputable firms which will do the hard work to get you that career which will make you happy..

As Pony and Racer stated.. you could benefit greatly from one. I think the stigma of getting screwed by a headhunter is just a few bad apples that have spoiled a few outlooks on them. Don't let them deter you.
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jonjon714 5/16/2008 7:43am
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2-smoke wrote:
What kinda work do you do?

I use these guys a lot

www.aerotek.com
I know Aerotek does alot w/aviation...

Was it contract work or permanent placement when you worked w/them?

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