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27: Don't Reach Out to That Executive Recruiter Before You Listen to This
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You should think twice about reaching out to an executive recruiter you don't already know and have a relationship with. Host Doug Lester explains why, based on his experience as an executive recruiter at a top search firm, reaching out to recruiters directly can potentially create self-inflicted career wounds that limit your advancement opportunities.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Why You Might Want to Reach Out to Recruiters (00:01:04)
3. Why The Timing of Your Outreach Will Likely Be Off (00:02:16)
4. You Might Unintentionally Cut Into Recruiters' Profits (00:02:58)
5. The Damage You Could Potentially Do To Yourself (00:03:41)
6. You Might Raise the Risk Level for the Recruiter (00:05:59)
7. You Might Get Labeled as a "Job Seeker" (00:06:48)
8. A Better Approach to Getting Recruiters' Attention (00:08:28)
9. Podcast Episodes About the Basics of Executive Search (00:10:57)
10. Tell Your Friends and Colleagues About the Podcast! (00:11:09)
11. Sign Up For a Career Strategy Session with Doug (00:11:25)
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