Building relationships is one of the best ways to use LinkedIn for your job search. But not all recruiters are great people (and some are downright shady). So how do you protect yourself from the slime-balls while still building relationships with the good guys?

1. How to Effectively Build Relationahips with
LinkedIn Recruiters
aka – ‘Head Hunters’

2. The main goals of your LinkedIn profile
1. Attract recruiters
2. Convince them to read your profile
3. Have them put you in touch with
awesome companies who are hiring.
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3. The Problem…
The more recruiters you attract, the
better odds you have of finding a
great new job.
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Awesome!
Not all headhunters are great people
• Some are incompetent (time wasters).
• Others are downright shady (job search
destroyers)
Bummer!

4. The Problem…
How do you protect yourself from
the slime-balls while still building
relationships with the good guys?
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5. The Solution…
Understand that you are NOT the
recruiter’s customer.
In fact, You are their PRODUCT
And that’s OK – as long as you know
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6. The Solution…
A recruiter is not a magic wand
They can help you understand the
job market, and connect you with
a few companies.
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7. The Solution…
But at the end of the day you need
the skills (job and interviewing) to
land the job yourself.
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8. The Solution…
Know Where Your Resume Goes
Tell all recruiters flat out NOT to
send your resume to any company
without your prior consent,
preferably in writing.
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9. The Solution…
Never let a recruiter pressure you
into taking an interview or
accepting a job.
It’s your choice. No Exceptions.
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10. The Solution…
When Should I Start Building
Relationships with Headhunters?
Last Year (or now if you haven’t
started yet)
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11. BONUS Tip…
If you like the recruiter, introduce
them to your friends.
Recruiters will love you for this,
because it shows you’re interested
in giving as well as taking in the
relationship.
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12. Find Out More…
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headhunters/
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