Headhunters are a lot like ghosts: People claim to have seen them but not everyone has or believes they exist. That said, headhunters do exist, though they aren’t always called headhunters. Instead, many of these people are called recruiters who search for candidates or potential employees for the organizations and companies they represent. For example, if a headhunter worked for a law firm, they would look for potential lawyers of the highest caliber to try and recruit for the law firm. Generally, headhunters look to fill executive and high power positions, but a headhunter can recruit for just about any organization

Finding a Headhunter

If you are looking for a job, don’t try and look up headhunters in the phonebook or in the newspaper. Headhunters will seek you out if you are right for the company they represent. You will not be able to ask for an interview or pow wow with a headhunter. They have to want you. This is because headhunters are looking for potential employees that exactly fit what the company needs. If you are lacking in any of these areas, the headhunter won’t be interested in you. These recruiters work for the companies they represent and not for you. Thus, finding a headhunter is next to impossible unless they want to be found. The “don’t call us; we’ll call you” saying is definitely in effect when it comes to these recruiters.

Where Do Headhunters Look for Employees?

Headhunters will look anywhere and everywhere to find the right people for the positions they represent. Thus, these recruiters will have their eyes open 24/7 looking for the right person with the right skill set. Headhunters will look everywhere from the Internet to rival company’s conferences to meet and greet people they are interested in.

What if a Headhunter Contacts You?

Well, first off, if a headhunter contacts you, you should feel honored. Many people would give their front teeth to be contacted by such a recruiter, and this is because these people are looking for the best of the best. Think about whether or not taking the job is worth it. A lot of companies look down upon headhunters because they lure away employees. Still, if the job is a dream, you should at least give the offer some consideration. A headhunter wouldn’t talk to you if they weren’t interested.