Jul 31, 2009

Executive Headhunter Credo: Keep it Simple

Posted by Wendy Weber

I believe in keeping it simple.  Let’s not use two words when one will do.

But apparently a lot of people don’t.

One of the recruiters here just spoke called a candidate.  She asked if he could speak freely, and he replied that he “was just getting himself digitally organized”.  Hmmn…does that mean he was going through his email inbox?

Sometimes I read a resume filled with so much jargon that after reading it I still don’t know what the person actually does for a living.  The phrase “solutions provider” is terribly overused.  What solution do you provide?  Do you maintain databases?  Sell lists?  Am I a solutions provider?  I find new employees for my clients…..providing a solution for their open position.  I prefer to simply say that.

 I think it is important to be able to clearly articulate what you do in terms that others can understand.  I’m a headhunter.  Or perhaps I should tell people that I am “instrumental in the attainment of sublime career enhancement for my candidates, and that I am provide extraordinary candidates and an unparalleled level service and counsel to my clients?”

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