| OK, the headhunter has called. He's introduced himself | | | | to answer you. They might not know the answer or |
| and has probably given you a quick sales pitch on the | | | | it is not convenient to mention the answer in the |
| career opportunity he has for you. What is your next | | | | initial phone call. |
| step? | | | | 3) Answer the headhunter's questions as truthfully |
| The key here is to always remember that one never | | | | and succinctly as possible. Go straight to the point |
| burns bridges and that you are talking to a fellow | | | | and show him that you can be decisive and answer |
| human being, someone who has emotions and will | | | | questions directly. Nothing more draining than hearing |
| probably judge, analyze and evaluate people pretty | | | | the candidate go drabbling on and on about |
| much from the first few words. | | | | something irrelevant. If you do not feel comfortable |
| By following the following steps, you are more likely | | | | answering the question, eg about salary etc, you |
| to form a positive impression with the headhunter. | | | | could give a ballpark figure or a range. |
| Even if this job opportunity does not come true, the | | | | 4) At the end of the conversation, the headhunter |
| headhunter is more likely to remember and think of | | | | will most likely either ask you to meet him to discuss |
| you the next time something more appropriate | | | | further, or tell you that this might not be appropriate |
| comes along. | | | | at this point of time. Either way, you need to make |
| 1) Keep a strong and energized voice during the | | | | sure that your resume is constantly updated and in a |
| conversation. As headhunters, we call many people in | | | | PDF format if possible so that you can send your |
| the day. It can be quite draining indeed talking to | | | | resume to the headhunters for their records. |
| lackluster, tired sounding people. As tired or unhappy | | | | 5) If you understand the job scope and the kind of |
| as you are when picking up that call, put in that little | | | | person they are looking for, you might want to |
| bit more effort to sound energized and happy. No | | | | volunteer a referral of someone who you know |
| need to fake it, if you can't speak properly at that | | | | could fit the role (if you do not fit that is!) In this |
| point of time (due to clients, bosses in earshot), just | | | | way, you not only can benefit your contact, but also |
| say its not convenient to talk now and make | | | | the headhunter. You can ask the headhunter to keep |
| arrangements to speak at a scheduled time again. | | | | it strictly confidential if you prefer so. |
| 2) Ask the headhunter more about the job scope. As | | | | 6) Remember to get the headhunter's contact details |
| much as the headhunter is trying to evaluate your | | | | for future correspondence. Opportunities come and |
| expertise and whether you fall into the mould they | | | | go, timing might not be right for you now. When you |
| are looking for, it is also your right to understand | | | | do think its time, its always helpful to have the |
| about the job. Therefore, do ask questions. | | | | headhunter's contact number in hand. |
| However, do not push it if the headhunter is not able | | | | |