Headhunter

Controller Job Description

A headhunter is a company or individual that provides employment recruiting services on behalf of the employer. Headhunters are hired by firms to find talent and to locate individuals who meet specific job requirements. Headhunters may also be referred to as executive recruiters and the function they perform is often called executive search. Headhunters may have a pool of candidates for specific positions or may act aggressively to find talent by looking at competitors’ employees. Employers tend to enlist headhunters when there is a sense of urgency and they are unable to find the right person to fill a role on their own. A headhunter’s focus is filling high-end roles, and because of that, they will often have to work to tight schedules and at a break-neck pace. They’ll have a super-keen eye, sifting through resumes in seconds, determining who might and might not work for the role in question and if they’ve got the experience and the skills to be the right fit for their client’s company. They’ll also deliver excellent people skills and high-levels of persuasion. To win those top-end team players, they’ll be expected to make the experience as enticing as possible at every step, and each role almost impossible to turn down. They offer a far more bespoke and specific search than a traditional recruitment agency or in-house recruiter. And that’s why they’re the specialists. They are the inside track to out of reach candidates.
A headhunter need to develop administrative skills. Along with meeting with candidates, a lot of this job involves writing emails, filing paperwork, calling back clients and other administrative work. They also need communicative skills, both written and verbal communication to be able to effectively inform potential candidates about a role and then make an effort to follow up with them. Connecting with other professionals is the main thing you’ll be doing in this role. Networking skills are essential for ensuring you are finding the best candidates for your client. Your organizational skills help you keep track of all your candidates and priorities. When looking to fill a highly skilled position, you want to find the very best person for the role. This may require you to persuade a candidate to accept your job offer. You’ll need how to use computers to research clients, connect with candidates and communicate with your team.
While you may not necessarily need a degree for this career, earning one can help improve your job prospects and stand out among other candidates. Earning a four-year degree is common for aspiring headhunters. Common majors for headhunters include communications, sociology, business, psychology and human resources. It may be useful to enroll in courses that help you better understand communication techniques, human behavior and administrative work.

Typical duties of a Controller

•  Collaborating with corporate clients to write job descriptions, figure out ideal candidates and understand the needs of the company.
   Identifying potential candidates who would be a good match for their client’s job opening.
   Connecting with candidates to learn if they are interested in a potential job opportunity.
   Conducting screening interviews over the phone to learn more about candidates’ career goals, qualifications and experience.
   Meeting with candidates to interview them for their clients’ job openings.
   Attending career fairs to connect with job seekers and gather contact information.
   Extending employment offers to top candidates, often negotiating terms of employment, salary and benefits.
   Helping recent hires through the onboarding process of their new job.
  Skills:
  · Proven work experience as a Headhunter, Recruiter or similar
  · Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques (including Boolean search)
  · Hands-on experience with sourcing tools (e.g. resume databases and portfolio sites)
  · Familiarity with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
  · Excellent communication and persuasion abilities (particularly when making cold calls and sending recruiting emails)
  · Time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple open roles simultaneously
  · Good decision-making skills
  · BSc degree in Human Resources Management or relevant field
  Qualifications: Human resource management, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Business administration, and Business economics