How does headhunting work?
I’m new to WSO and just approaching the field of finance. Was wondering how headhunting firms work. Can undergrads use them to get internships in IB in London?
Trending Content
Career Resources
WSO Free Modeling Series - Now Open Through
April 30, 2024
9 Free Financial Modeling Lessons
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
Welcome.
No.
Headhunter firms typically get paid a commission based on the salary of the new recruit. They vary significantly in their focus areas (e.g. some will focus on junior bankers but have more of a high volume / lower quality approach, and some will only focus on very senior bankers and will have very tailored and selective processes). Headhunters work for banks, not bankers - always remember that.
Banks have HR graduate recruitment teams who manage internship applications - since there are so many thousands of applicants, use of external recruitment agencies isn't needed.
A 27-37 year old calls you up and whispers sweet nothings into your ear about how great the culture is at Apollo
Ratione autem doloribus vero. Perferendis veniam omnis expedita mollitia suscipit reprehenderit. Velit nam et et asperiores vel. Quia commodi doloribus atque tempore quia cumque ipsum laboriosam. Placeat dolorum sed deserunt odio eos inventore cupiditate.
Omnis reiciendis harum labore corporis sunt quia. Facere et qui dolores iusto porro explicabo fuga. Non enim unde minima labore. Doloribus minus consequuntur qui sed vero vel voluptatem.
Aliquam soluta maiores et molestias maxime repudiandae. Possimus maiores rem iusto ut sequi adipisci. Nam quasi dolorem voluptatem iste eum aliquam minus. Saepe esse voluptatibus qui magni.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...