First, know what a recruiter can and cannot do for you. Recruiters aren’t career coaches, and the premier firms like Korn/Ferry International focus only on C-suite, managing director, and board-level candidates. But there are firms that cater to midlevel professionals. Seek an introduction to these recruiters from someone you know, preferably someone who is a well-known industry contact or who has been a client of that recruiting firm.
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