Become The Hunted. How to Lead Recruiters to You

October 20, 2012

Career

Working with a recruiter is a great way to get a job.  How do you get headhunted? Recruiters and Headhunters work for the employers, and you may think that the process of getting connected with a headhunter is difficult.

Related: Standout in a Crowded Job Market

In actuality it really isn’t, but it will take some work on your end.  Most headhunters don’t accept calls from job seekers.  So not only do you have to be extremely good at what you do, but you have to be visible.

Here are some ideas on getting noticed.

  • Get active in your professional or trade association.
  • Network at industry events and conferences.
  • Write articles about subjects in your field and publish them in business journals and on websites.
  • Be available for media interviews.
  • Volunteer to speak at luncheons and seminars.
  • Get active in a high-profile charity.
  • When you accomplish anything (win an award, get promoted) make it known.
  • Widen your circle of acquaintances, both personal and professional.
The key is to be the best at what you do, and to be visible doing it.  Headhunters will definitely begin to take notice.
 
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About Maro Onokpise

Maro Onokpise is the founder and Editor of Jobtrakr. He oversees all editorial content. Prior to turning his sights on the job industry, Maro was an Associate Manager for Banana Republic where he was responsible for Operations, HR and Recruiting. In 2010 Maro was featured on the cover of Career Magazine and was also named to Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40. Maro Onokpise is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.

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