Want to know how to evaluate your placement consultant?

Recruitment consultants are an important part of your job search process. However it will be a waste of time if you work with too many consultants and most of them are ineffective. Ideally you should only work with one to three executive search consultants and allow only them to represent you to the prospective employers. However the big question is - how to choose which recruitment consultant to work with. In this article we are dwelling on this topic of how to effectively work with the recruiters and how to choose the best among them.

Does your recruiter has Industry Focus

Does your executive headhunter know your industry? Do they have expertise in recruiting for your industry? Usually the recruiters do not say no to any candidate - they have a habit of collecting the resumes. Whether they need it or not - they would always like to be flooded with resumes of candidates. However such recruiters are ineffective. The recruiters who are focused are the one who are more successful. And more successful recruiters get more clients to represent.

Does your recruiter has Level focus

Does your executive search consultant knows your position and has handled such positions in past? If you are at a senior management level - the recruiter who can handle such position will be different from a middle management recruiter "The business of recruitment from middle management to senior management is very different and requires different skill sets." Looking for a recruiter who recruits at your level will help.

Does your search consultant has Network

Is your recruiter in a good network? Recruiters do share their candidates and positions across industry. Those who are well connected - will be able to give you better opportunities. Look for the recruiters who are members of associations like Executive Recruiters Association (ERA) or are part of any informal or formal recruiter's guild network.

Does your headhunter has Focus towards you

Your recruiter is willing to go an extra step to promote your profile? Is he giving you valuable suggestions to make things better for your job search? Recruiters usually work for companies - as it is the companies who pay them. However their attitude towards you will be in important factor in choosing the recruiter. Make sure they give you best advise and promote your profile by taking some extra steps.

If you chose a headhunter carefully, then the right recruiter can add much value to your career move. Giving your CV to any and every recruiter will be a waste of time. Make sure you chose two to five best recruitment consultants for your career search.