27: Don't Reach Out to That Executive Recruiter Before You Listen to This

Career Narratives with Doug Lester

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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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)