Thought this might be of interest particularly if you or someone you know is active in a job search. Finding a job is tough these days in this economic climate. In Silicon Valley, currently with one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, it's even tougher. Potential employers and executive recruiters get pummeled by hundreds of resumes and job-seekers every week. Most recruiters simply don't have enough hours in the day to give each person the needed attention. Smart job-seekers will realize that schmoozing with recruiters in this climate is essential and mutually beneficial. To stand out in the crowd, take a couple of tips from this excellent article called "Hunting for a Headhunter: Executive recruiters are elusive prey, especially in down times. But there are ways to get a foot in the door." (Business 2.0, February 2003)
Hunting for a Headhunter: Executive recruiters are elusive prey, especially in down times. But there are ways to get a foot in the door."
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