Executive search, known colloquially as headhunting, has long been shrouded in mystique, and some of its practitioners try hard to keep it that way. Most people's knowledge of the sector is patchy, based largely on hearsay and the occasional phone call. However, executive search firms can provide access to some of the best career opportunities, so it is worth getting to know them.
This book will give you an overview of the executive search business and its processes, describing what search consultants are looking for, and why they might be interested in meeting you. It explains how to find the firms and consultants most relevant to your needs, how to contact them and how to cultivate the relationship. How To Be Headhunted will also help you define your unique selling proposition and to present it in a headhunter-friendly way. Finally this book offers a few ideas to get you started if you are looking for an interim assignment or want to be a non-executive director.
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