When You Are Headhunted?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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7 Rules for Being Headhunted Remain Calm and Professional, and If You Can't Talk Right Then and There, Ask If You Can Call Them Back at a Time That Suits Both...

When You Are Headhunted?

7 rules for being headhunted
Remain calm and professional, and if you can't talk right then and there, ask if you can call them back at a time that suits both of you. When you speak to them about the role, refrain from selling yourself (as this can come across as desperate) but do express your interest.

Is being headhunted a good thing?

While being headhunted comes as a nice surprise to most, it can cause stress for some. If you are already in a role that is working well for you, you may worry about showing interest in other roles or a competitor of your current employer, but you can never fully protect yourself from your employer finding out.

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How do you approach being headhunted?

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  2. Give out your card freely. ...
  3. Be well a well rounded professional. ...
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  6. Say yes. ...
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  8. Remember who's paying.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.