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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Firstly: we are not glory looking HR administrator. I am not that pretty, if not - i will rather earn more in sales line than be in headhunting. (if you compare the kind of high pressures and funny people/ uncontrollable things we have to deal with daily at any hours).
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Headhunting is a sales job. There is no need to equivocate by implying otherwise.
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2nd:Headhunter (the mid level to C levels) need to be of certain background to be a good one. Such as proven high level corporate experiences (many of them actually come from very good backgrounds), really good interpersonal skill and in able to coach, listen, influence, and secure buys in from all parties. It is not as simple as outsider may think dealing at this level with clients and candidates.
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That is the image that every headhunter tries to portray to clients & candidates during initial contact - Professional, knowledgeable, well-connected, matured etc etc, but most of the time the image breaks down and the hard selling salesman predatory nature starts to show once we come to the actual interviewing and negotiation stage.
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The fall out rate for headhunters are 80-90 percentage, only those with certain traits are able to last longer or find the passions to live the kind of life...
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Come on, headhunting is a sales job and just like any other sales job, turnover is high due to stress, uncommon work hours and failure to meet targets. That's all there is to it, you make it sound like some kind of noble social charitable work. Pleasezzzz
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3rd: The firm does take big cut..if not how do the owners made good money?
So consultants and support teams doesnt take straight cut of 20-25 percent as believe by most, and it differs from firm to firm..some can get good incentives with lower base and some really very good money since the level they dealt with are big in salary...
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This I agree. Most of the fee goes to the agency.
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Lastly: This industry can be very fun and challenging for those who like new things daily, new faces, new informations and of course, a tough life (you should have a strong character to withstand many sets back esp as a new comer)
So i personally do not recommend people to join unless they have certain passions and traits..
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Again these are just generic statements that apply to any sales job around.
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If you come from solid schools with very good results and smart brain, try big four retainers firms...you get very diff headstart and very diff exp as a headhunter...
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No offense to recruiters out there, but I seriously doubt any fresh graduate with solid academic qualifications would want to join a manpower agency.