The more I chatting with you, the more I miss you,
And then you?
Dear Thitiyaporn CU
Hi there. It’s Tom Sorensen, headhunter at Grant Thornton. I have just posted my latest blog story.
The real truth about working with head hunters
So let’s start by addressing the biggest myth in recruitment; that of recruiters finding jobs for people. I’m sorry to tell you, and to be blunt about this, but it’s not only a myth – it’s totally nonsense. Recruiters and head hunters do not find jobs for people; they find people for jobs!
It’s really hopeless, and a waste of your time, to contact a recruiter with your unsolicited resume, and ask if the recruiter can help you find a job. Honestly, most recruiters will never respond, because they are too busy working for their clients.
Celebrity Donald Trump is famous for his mantra, “It’s not personal, it’s business”. It was the tagline used in the popular TV series The Apprentice. So my apologies on behalf of all us recruiters, it’s not personal, it’s business. And time is money.
So let’s count down the top 10 faux pas, as they say in French, of etiquette rules and social norms when working with head hunters, executive search firms and recruitment companies. Continue reading please