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OK, the headhunter has called. He's introduced himself and has probably given you a quick sales pitch on the career opportunity he has for you. What is your next step? The key here is to always remember that one never burns bridges and that you are talking to a fellow human being, someone who has emotions and will probably judge, analyze and evaluate people pretty much from the first few words. By following the following steps, you are more likely to form a positive impression with the headhunter. Even if this job opportunity does not come true, the headhunter is more likely to remember and think of you the next time something more appropriate comes along. 1) Keep a strong and energized voice during the conversation. As headhunters, we call many people in the day. It can be quite draining indeed talking to lackluster, tired sounding people. As tired or unhappy as you are when picking up that call, put in that little bit more effort to sound energized and happy. No need to fake it, if you can't speak properly at that point of time (due to clients, bosses in earshot), just say its not convenient to talk now and make arrangements to speak at a scheduled time again. 2) Ask the headhunter more about the job scope. As much as the headhunter is trying to evaluate your expertise and whether you fall into the mould they are looking for, it is also your right to understand about the job. Therefore, do ask questions. However, do not push it if the headhunter is not able to answer you. They might not know the answer or it is not convenient to mention the answer in the initial phone call. 3) Answer the headhunter's questions as truthfully and succinctly as possible. Go straight to the point and show him that you can be decisive and answer questions directly. Nothing more draining than hearing the candidate go drabbling on and on about something irrelevant. If you do not feel comfortable answering the question, eg about salary etc, you could give a ballpark figure or a range. 4) At the end of the conversation, the headhunter will most likely either ask you to meet him to discuss further, or tell you that this might not be appropriate at this point of time. Either way, you need to make sure that your resume is constantly updated and in a PDF format if possible so that you can send your resume to the headhunters for their records. 5) If you understand the job scope and the kind of person they are looking for, you might want to volunteer a referral of someone who you know could fit the role (if you do not fit that is!) In this way, you not only can benefit your contact, but also the headhunter. You can ask the headhunter to keep it strictly confidential if you prefer so. 6) Remember to get the headhunter's contact details for future correspondence. Opportunities come and go, timing might not be right for you now. When you do think its time, its always helpful to have the headhunter's contact number in hand. Andy Tay - Your Insider ex-Headhunter has been headhunting middle and senior management for more than 4 years in Asia Pacific. He has also successfully interviewed and placed senior management in Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and South Korea. Through the course of his work, he has interviewed more than 5000 people in the Asia Pacific region, giving him in-depth and current understanding of key challenges people face in their careers and life in general. Visit http://www.headhuntersinsider.com for Insider Secrets and Master the Art of Being Headhunted Successfully into Your Dream Job! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andy_Tay Related Articles: Strategies for Self-Introduction Related Articles: How to pass a phone interview Related Articles: Good skills at the stress interview Last update: 31-12-2007
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