Get Noticed: Network with Headhunters

For mid-senior level managers, building a strong network with headhunters is a crucial part of their job search strategy, and here is why.

At higher levels, many roles are never advertised on LinkedIn or other platforms.

Instead, companies rely on headhunters to discreetly fill these positions.

Headhunters often avoid public postings—either due to confidentiality or to save time.

Sorting through hundreds of applications (with 90% being irrelevant) is inefficient. Therefore they reach out directly to candidates in their network.

You’ll be the first to hear about valuable opportunities if you’re already in a Headhunter’s network.

For mid-senior level managers, the job search goes beyond securing job interviews. It’s more about having coffee chats and introductory meetings with Headhunters in your industry.

Here’s a real example: recently, my clients—a General Manager and a CFO—each had multiple introductory meetings with headhunters. These conversations will put them ahead of those waiting for publicly announced roles on LinkedIn.

Make networking with Headhunters a priority, and have an advantage in today’s competitive job market.

If you wish to save time, check out my Career Power Hour – that’s a valuable 1:1 session with me AND get access to the several comprehensive lists of Headhunters.

Your Job Search Coach Inuta
(the one who celebrates your win with a cake🍰)

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Hi, I’m Inuta Sert.
A Career Coach and former Executive Recruiter in Türkiye.
I help mid to senior-level professionals in securing more interviews and getting the right job in Türkiye and abroad.

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