{"id":3508,"date":"2016-11-02T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceorw.wpengine.com\/?p=3508"},"modified":"2023-08-13T15:56:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T15:56:52","slug":"quick-tips-for-c-level-executives-on-working-with-executive-recruiters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoresumewriter.com\/2016\/11\/02\/quick-tips-for-c-level-executives-on-working-with-executive-recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Tips for C-Level Executives on Working with Executive Recruiters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Working with executive recruiters is one of the primary ways top executives find their next opportunity. Here are a few tips from the top retained recruiting firms that place senior executives and those seeking BOD positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Make sure you match up your skills and industry with their specialty for best results \u2013 although many major recruiting firms cover most industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Don\u2019t worry about geography. Recruiters are primarily industry specialists and will have clients everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Send them a great resume in PDF format. They may ask for a word version, or ask you to upload your resume into their database or fill out a form on their website (someone has to do it) as well. You can take a look at some of our executive resume samples here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Call. It takes more time to call, but your call will be worth it. Ask the person answering the phone for someone specifically or the recruiter who is in charge of your industry (e.g., the recruiter that specializes in general operations searches, or construction, or healthcare, etc.). Have what you want to say written out. Note that you should call before sending your resume if you are in a confidential or passive search.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you have not sent your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cHi, this is ____ and I am a(n) ____. I am calling to introduce myself. I am in a (highly confidential \u2013 tell them if you are!) career transition and I wanted to reach out to you personally because I understand that you specialize in my industry. May I send you my resume? I would welcome a conversation if you feel I am a good match for any of your open searches.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have sent your resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cHi this is ____. I sent my resume in last week and wanted to follow up with a phone call to briefly introduce myself and to find out if you have any open searches in the ____ industry that I might be a good potential candidate for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want or need more tips on networking, phone and email scripts, I provide step-by-step templates in my online store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Understand what motivates recruiters to pitch you their best client company job openings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n