Glossary
What is a headhunter?
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In short
A headhunter is a recruiter, in-house or at an agency, who actively seeks candidates for specialized or senior roles, including people who are not applying to postings. They may contact you on LinkedIn or by email based on your profile, so an up-to-date profile with your field keywords makes you findable.
How does a headhunter find me?
Through LinkedIn searches by title, skills and location, through referrals and through resume databases. A clear profile headline and visible achievements raise your chances.
How do I respond?
Reply politely even if you are not interested right now and ask for details: role, company, salary range. A relationship with a headhunter can prove useful later.
Frequently asked questions
Does the candidate pay a headhunter?
Normally no. The hiring company usually pays for the recruitment service.
Can I contact one myself?
Yes. Send a short message with the role you want, your experience and an updated resume.
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