FAQs (CANDIDATES)
In this section, we hope to address some of the typical questions that have been fielded to us by our clients and candidates (both existing and potential). If there are additional queries, please feel free to contact us at
- Does responding to any advertised roles or dropping my CV in your database cost me anything?
- Does working with a recruiter enhance my opportunities?
- Should I work with more than one recruiter?
- Do I run a risk by compromising my confidentiality?
- What does a recruiter really need to know about me?
- How does a recruiter 'market' me?
- What happens when I send my CV to a headhunter?
Candidates
Does responding to any advertised roles or dropping my CV in your database cost me anything?
No. Magenta Consulting is paid by the client company when the placement is made. No costs will be incurred by the candidates.
Does working with a recruiter enhance my opportunities?
Absolutely. The recruiter is in the marketplace every single day, and survival depends on the ability to identify opportunities for both candidates and clients.
Should I work with more than one recruiter?
You should do what is in your best interest. No recruiter can guarantee you a position. If you feel comfortable with a recruiter and the direction in which the search is going, fine. If you choose to work with more than one recruiter, just tell all parties. Sometimes recruiters will overlap in their clientele, and it offers you no benefit to have your background presented by multiple sources. It probably gives the employer the wrong impression about your motivation.
Do I run a risk by compromising my confidentiality?
Not here. Magenta Consulting will not share your resume with anyone else, without your prior approval.
What does a recruiter really need to know about me?
Everything that is important to you. If money is a concern, you have to guide the recruiter. How much you make is important to know if the recruiter has any sense of market. If you are under duress in your present position, then you must communicate a sense of urgency. If your plan is to make a move before "the kids start back to school, but not after," then we need to know that. The parameters of your search involve more than money and location. We are 'partners' in this effort, and every partnership begins with trust.
How does a recruiter 'market' me?
What we do is call people with whom we have worked in the past, people with whom we are currently working, and people with whom we would like to work. We present the background of an unidentified individual who meets some criteria which, we think, will be of interest in an employer-employee relationship. The response will be one of three things:
- Thanks but no thanks.
- Yes, could you help to set up a meeting?
- Very interesting, but what I'm really looking for is . . .
The recruiter is market-driven, and if no one is 'buying' your background, and there are several opportunities for others, then you fall in the list of viable candidates. We will let you know and keep you posted. We return every telephone call, albeit not with the responsiveness you may desire.
What happens when I send my CV to a headhunter?
You may receive a brief notification email indicating that your CV has been received in good shape. Otherwise, you might receive a call from the consultant to thank you personally. Furthermore, research for most assignments is done within a time window of 2 to 4 weeks, so your timing would have to be perfect. It is therefore wise not to expect too much.