It’s a great ego boost to be headhunted. And it could be you next if you learn how to master your online presence.
Tools such as the SEEK Profile and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are powering the growth of headhunting and recruiters and employers are using them increasingly to zero in on talent
SEEK Profile is invaluable for recruiters who can now locate the right candidates with just a few keystrokes. Conversely, being headhunted or found through a talent search can be the mythical Holy Grail for a candidate who isn’t expecting it.
Keeping your SEEK Profile fresh makes sense even if you're not in the market for a job. You never know what types of opportunities might come knocking.
Jeff Knowles General Manager at ecareer and Illuminate Search & Consulting says about 20-25% of all roles his companies fill are as a result of a search.
This is a growing area and increasingly recruiters are searching for middle management and entry-level roles to find the perfect candidate for the job.
People contacted through SEEK Profile and other tools often have hard-to-find skills or may not even be actively looking for work, says Knowles. Sometimes even first-time job seekers with rare skillsets such as SAP and Salesforce or cyber security experience may be contacted.
But I’m not looking for a job
Keeping your SEEK Profile fresh makes sense even if you’re not in the market for a job. You never know what types of opportunities might come knocking.
What’s more, it may be your superiors at work looking to fill a position or your clients who look up your profile. You want to put your best foot forward in that situation.
Do it now
Whatever your situation, take the time to publish or update your SEEK Profile.