At senior level, a recruiter should not only call when they have a vacancy. They should understand your history, judgement, ambitions and the environments in which you perform best.
A recruiter is representing more than your CV
- Your reputation and reasons for considering a move
- The scale and complexity behind your achievements
- Your leadership style and the cultures in which you thrive
- Your salary, flexibility and long-term priorities
A poor introduction can reduce years of experience to a few bullet points. A strong search relationship explains the context, protects confidentiality and makes sure the opportunity is right before your name enters the process.
Choose the relationship, not just the vacancy
The best time to know a specialist recruiter is before you need one. Good career decisions are informed quietly over time, and the right recruiter can become a long-term source of market perspective.