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To some, a call from a recruitment head-hunter is the holy grail of calls to receive. It means someone, somewhere, is thinking about the possibilities of hiring you.

Though before you announce your resignation and clear your desk in anticipation, there are a few things to consider when you have been approached.

Firstly, if you’re unable to take the call, say so. If you arrange for them to call back, be available. Their time is valuable too and you don’t want to fall at the first hurdle.

 

Once you’ve asserted it’s a genuine opportunity, here’s your chance to get a little Sherlock Holmes on the head-hunter and ask questions about the job, company, peers and management team.

Typically they’ll disclose some details, have a job description and be able to answer most of your questions.

The key for you is to maintain composure.

 

Don’t oversell yourself as you’ll sound too desperate and don’t underdo it either. Just because you’ve been called upon, doesn’t mean the job is yours. There are still plenty of steps to go before you walk into your new role.

You’re under no obligation to accept anything on the spot, in fact, best not to. Do your research on the company. If you’re familiar with the company and know the people, then of course you can expedite to the next steps but failing that, you’ll need to do your research.

 

If you have any reflective thoughts post the call, arrange another time to call the head-hunter back. This helps to establish rapport which is advantageous for you. Don’t be afraid to ask about remuneration and benefits. Chances are they’ll have a reasonable grasp on the dollars associated with the job, but best to speak up.

If all is suitable for you, then express your interests. But if the opportunity doesn’t tempt you, don’t hesitate to say no. Just remember to thank them for considering you. You’ll never know when they might come back again with a more attractive opportunity.

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