If you would like to progress in your career and get an executive position in a leading company, you've probably already thought about using the services of an executive search expert, the so-called headhunter. Headhunters, however, do not recommend everybody to their clients. They are only interested in the candidates who are best of the best. How can you attract their attention? Try the following tips, originally published on theundercoverrecruiter.com.
Be visible online
Set up a profile on the professional social network LinkedIn, which is used by most recruiters, and use it regularly. You can find further inspiration in our recent articles entitled Ten tips for multiplying your contacts on LinkedIn and Do not bother your contacts on LinkedIn. You can also use other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, but stick to your topic. Last but not least, you can set up your own website to cover everything important about you - your resume, information about your education and awards, keywords related to your field, work location, news from your industry, and your own articles. Do not forget to link your website to your LinkedIn profile.
Become an authority in your field
Publish articles and various reflections from your professional life and comment on current trends. Give information about your professional achievements and career advancements. Offer yourself as an expert to the media focused on your industry. Accept invitations to speak at conferences or actively ask the organizers how you can get involved. Join local professional organizations to keep track of current events. Actively build your personal brand so it that will be consistent across all channels and make you stand out in the crowd of others.
Build contacts
Headhunters are very receptive to the recommendations of their acquaintances and influential people in the field. That is why you should maintain good relationships with other people in your field. Once an interesting position is open, these people may personally recommend you. If still no one calls you, try to find an executive recruiter in your area yourself. Search for what you have in common, such as a university, a person, an opinion or a hobby. Then contact the recruiter - by e-mail rather than by phone. You do not have to ask for a job directly, start by the topics you have in common. You could ask a question only that person can answer. And then be prepared to sell your best qualities and skills once you get the chance.
-Kk-