Can a head hunter help me find a job?
Mia Phillips
Updated on April 05, 2026
Headhunters can help you find a job if their available positions align with your interests and skills. Headhunters get assignments from clients to fill specific roles, so timing is everything. By developing a relationship with a headhunter, they can help you connect with their client’s future positions.
How do I work with a head hunter?
In brief
- Headhunters work for the company that hired them, not for you.
- Find a headhunter by talking to people in your network.
- Building a rapport and offering help to headhunters may benefit you down the line.
- Get to know which headhunters to avoid.
How to find a headhunter who actually finds you a job?
A job agent is basically whoever is helping you find a job. That could refer to a job center, your college career advisor, a recruitment agency, a headhunter, or any employment office. 1 How to Find a Headhunter Who Actually Finds You a Job?
Do you have to pay a headhunter or recruiter?
Working with a recruiter or headhunter is completely free. However, if you find one you really want to hire on your behalf, then you would have to pay their fee when they find you a job. Pro Tip: You should consider starting your own website or blog to disseminate your thought leadership.
How does a headhunter or employment agency help you?
Employment agencies help job seekers find work. Search firms focus on industry, skillset, and/or job level. Headhunters/recruiters can help market your resume and may contact you to fill a position. Who Pays the Bill?
Can you work with more than one Headhunter?
If you choose to work with multiple recruiters, it’s important to let each one know that you are also working with someone else. Otherwise, they may both market your resume to the same employer, which can be an issue when the recruiter wants to collect the fee. How can you choose a headhunter who will work effectively for you?