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If you have started the process of looking new job, or at
least have sent your resume out, then here are some DOs and
DON'Ts ....
- Keep notes of who you sent your resume to and when. Also
note who is talking to you about what.
- On the first contact with a consultant set the ground
rules. Let him/her know whether your search is or is not
a confidential search and whether to inform you of all introductions
in advance or not.
- Do not, by any means, sit back and wait for the recruiter
to get it done for you. The consultant just increases your
odds of a successful search. Continue to work other options
in parallel.
- If you know for certain that the recruiter is working
your resume actively, then keep the recruiter appraised
of your whereabouts. If you are going to be away from your
phone for an extended period (days, weeks, months) let them
know how long and where.
- Don't call the recruiter after the initial contact unless
there is some significant change in circumstances that the
recruiter may value. Otherwise, wait for them to call you.
If the company is paying the fee, they are not working for
you , they are working for the company.
- Return all calls in a timely manner whenever anyone on
your search list calls. Recruiters feel that there is sort
of a proprietary nature to the employer-client information
they share with you. If you are working through two recruiters,
then honor that confidentiality, by not telling recruiter-B
where recruiter-A has you interviewing or vise versa.
- Use the recruiter for counsel, whenever possible, on the
how, when and where's of searching and interviewing.
- Discuss the details of all offers with your recruiter.
If you feel strongly about asking for adjustments in a particular
offer ask the recruiter to be your spokesperson.
- If you do accept an offer from a new employer, contact
everyone on your list and let them know that you are off
the market for the time being so they don't continue doing
anything in your behalf that might waste their time.
- If your new position involves a move, then invest in the
future and update everyone on your list with your new address
when you get settled in. Maybe they weren't able to help
this time, but they might just hear of a fantastic deal
later so keep your contacts alive.
- Do consider a job change if you are COMMITTED to leaving
your present employer. If you really want to stay then attempt
to fix anything that may be wrong with your situation and
then stay.
- OK, you're going to leave. Right or wrong you are best
off looking for a new job while you are still employed.
So find the time around your present job schedule to make
contact and interview.
- Never, Never, Never go to your present management with
the 'I'm considering leaving or I have another offer, if
you fix this/that I'll stay' routine. It is extortion. No
matter how it is packaged, how angelic your delivery, how
good spirited its intent, it is extortion. Sooner or later
your management will wake up feeling pressured and resent
it and your character.
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