Keeping in touch with head hunters?

Human

PE

9y

Yes.
Doesn't hurt but if you're really not planning on leaving for a couple of years I wouldn't want to waste their time unless they use an automated system of sending emails out with job notices.

I'd just reach out via email a couple of times per year with career updates and when you get closer to looking for a new position let them know.

At least that's advice for the US. I assume you're in the UK.

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oreos

Human

HF

9y

Dingdong08:

1. Yes.
2. Doesn't hurt but if you're really not planning on leaving for a couple of years I wouldn't want to waste their time unless they use an automated system of sending emails out with job notices.

I'd just reach out via email a couple of times per year with career updates and when you get closer to looking for a new position let them know.

At least that's advice for the US. I assume you're in the UK.

I'd assume he is US, there isn't the notion or pre-MBA positions over here. Just my view.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper

Human

PE

9y

The whilst would indicate to me British English but I could be wrong.

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oreos

Human

HF

9y

Interesting. Never heard of that before.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper

nomodelsnobottles

Baboon

IB

9y

Interesting, what would the career updates entail or what kind of information would be helpful to them. Something along the lines of... I've moved into x industry team or advanced to a senior associate role?

Human

PE

9y

Yes. Headhunters actually like this info because it's their job to know candidates out there regardless of the field-we use them all the time for portfolio companies and the more info they have on potential candidates the better and quicker they can place the appropriate candidate. And if you want to make a switch one day or if they find a position that fits you perfectly you may want to jump ship even though now you may think you want to stay for x number of years. Being on a headhunters list isn't a bad thing. At the very least it makes you feel good about yourself because someone wants to poach you for a job, and often a better position.

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Human

PE

9y

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