Text Vlog - A somewhat blatant and honest way to use headhunters
As the end of the year approaches, more and more office workers are thinking about or preparing to change jobs. Nothing shakes the hearts of office workers more than the sight of someone leaving. Someone said, ‘changing jobs is momentum.’ You can never move with just your thoughts. How should I prepare? As a person, it is not easy to access Job Korea. Even if you log in, when you write your resume and cover letter, you fall into a sense of self-destruction and wonder, ‘What have I done so far?’
There are headhunting companies that help with job changes, but most office workers think they are not easy to access. The reason is that there is concern that it only applies to high-salary, professional positions. This article explains that this is not the case and contains tips on how to use headhunters in the right place.
How to use headhunters, it’s not difficult
First, apply to the headhunting company's announcement. Since headhunters' priority is to find human resources requested by companies at the current time, if you are contacted by a headhunter, you may think that your chances of passing the documents and interview are higher than if you applied directly.
Sometimes, that's not the case, but even if that's the case, don't be discouraged. This is because there is a chance that you will be contacted in the future if you fit a position at another company.
First, let’s do some somewhat analog networking with headhunters.
Sometimes, there are headhunters who will open the company name by phone or email, ask only about my salary, and then offer to recommend me right away. In this case, there is a high probability that it will be a one-time recommendation, and instead of receiving feedback on whether or not I passed or failed the document, I may be forgotten as if I have gone to Andromeda. In my case, before the coronavirus, I would always have a face-to-face meeting in advance, and after the coronavirus, I would hold a video meeting in advance with the company to be hired as well as the candidate before making a recommendation. Even if it takes some time, through a face-to-face interview, you can check whether there are aspects that are not visible in the documents and whether the values, etc., match those of the company that requested employment. In rare cases, when you have a face-to-face or video interview with a headhunter, be sure to share what you can do well or contribute to the company, or your professional values.
Second, search for headhunter profiles on the headhunting company's website and Linkedin.
Linkedin has a strong SNS + job search site nature, so be sure to post at least simple information on your LinkedIn profile. If networking through Linkedin is burdensome, try contacting a headhunter who uses Linkedin well. Of course, rather than headhunters who only post job postings and use them as a sourcing tool, try contacting headhunters who actively network with various professionals.
Personally, I network through Linkedin and participate in various events. By chance, I met the CEO of a company that was a perfect match for a candidate who had not been looking for a job for a long time, and made a suggestion for hiring an employee, creating a good relationship with the company and the job seeker. . If you don't have time to network directly or have a passive personality, it is a smart idea to utilize the connections of headhunters who are active in networking.
Lastly, these days, I look for opportunities not only in Korea but also overseas. Although it is rare, find a headhunter with an overseas network and contact them closely to expand your possibilities globally. Rather than looking for overseas opportunities, it is very important to find out the trends of how my work is changing overseas. It is also a good idea to always check how your job is changing globally and search for and utilize related data and technologies that you can use. The testing bed for global companies is likely to be Japan, which has a larger population than ours, or Singapore/Hong Kong to gauge the Chinese market. It is a good idea to seek advice on what trends are emerging in your country and respond to them. Alternatively, try actively using or participating in networks in the same industry or job.
Don't be disappointed if you don't have an opportunity for an interview right away or don't receive a final offer. Rather than my problem, it is just a temporary delay due to the economic situation or the company's circumstances, but remember that opportunities always come to those who are prepared, and you should not be discouraged. When changing jobs, the higher the position, the fewer opportunities there are, but there were times when things didn't work out for reasons other than my job, but I persevered and took on the challenge. At the same time, I received offers from many places, so I also remember having happy thoughts. You will too. If you have confidence and overcome uncertainty with experts, you will get good results.
Do headhunters only deal with lucrative ‘high-ranking positions’ and ‘professional personnel’?
The answer may be yes or no, but in most cases it is close to ‘no.’ There are many reasons why companies use headhunting agencies, but the main reason is that it is difficult to find the talent the company wants. In the past, it was effective to provide support directly to companies. I was reluctant to pay the headhunting fee, and when I posted a job posting, a lot of people applied, so I was able to find someone who was a good fit. However, now that the baby boomer era has passed, there is no shortage of manpower, and it has become more difficult to find the right people for our company. The flood of information led to an overflow of documents to be reviewed, and ultimately, in order to find people who matched the values and values (personality) of the company that were actually important, another verification step was needed in the same way as before. In the foreign world, headhunters within the company are required. We hired a functional recruiter and took the step of directly verifying it, but this also has limitations in finding diverse talent for the company, so headhunters are still used. Candidates also still use headhunters to research various companies or learn about the company's culture or hiring background.
Kim Ji-yu, CEO of ‘BIENE’
Jiyu Kim is the CEO of BIENE, a headhunting company, and the official partner of Global Firm (Asia to Japan). We help local companies in Korea/Japan/Singapore/India recruit talent. We are in charge of recruiting new and experienced employees for famous companies not only in Korea but also in Japan, so if you want to take on a challenge in Japan, which is an Asian regional office, you can contact us at any time through Coffee Chat.
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