jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 August 21, 2006 Well...after six years as a stay at home mom, I'm ready to go back to work full time. I have a BS in Accounting with a Business Minor and 11+ years of experience. So...here's the question. Do I use a placement agency? I live in the Washington DC area. I'm going through the post online and the bulk of the jobs listed are listed by placement agencies. Anyone have any experience with using a head hunter?Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #2 August 21, 2006 QuoteAnyone have any experience with using a head hunter? Ask Piisfish. He spends his time hunting "head"! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #3 August 21, 2006 QuoteAnyone have any experience with using a head hunter? Ask Piisfish. He spends his time hunting "head"! I walked right into that one : (Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 August 21, 2006 QuoteAnyone have any experience with using a head hunter? Yes. Head hunters are generally pretty good (if you work with an agent directly), and in your case may prove to be very helpful since you've been out of the work environment for a while. However, most of the "blanket" solicitations online usually are a datamining attempt. My advice, for every job you see through a placement agency, find two other direct-hire ads. If possible, find overlaps too (i.e. job posted by an agent and a separate listing by the company he/she is working for) and apply to both. That's if you want to be picky. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #5 August 21, 2006 QuoteHe spends his time hunting "head"!found you Head was empty scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #6 August 21, 2006 Well, I've kept one toe in the water. I've been doing some contract work for a former employer - so I haven't been completely out of work. Thanks for the advice. I plan to be somewhat picky because I don't want to become a job hopper. Finding the right fit the first time is worth the extra time and patience.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #7 August 21, 2006 I see how it is, you stop stalking me to stalk a frog.... dont you know frogs and fishys cant copulate Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 August 21, 2006 Quotedont you know frogs and fishys cant copulate well it's not on video.... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 August 21, 2006 Quotewell it's not on video.... Thats what I thought.... speaking of video... I got a great one this weekend Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 August 21, 2006 QuoteThats what I thought.... speaking of video... I got a great one this weekend you and frenchy ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #11 August 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteThats what I thought.... speaking of video... I got a great one this weekend you and frenchy ? Stop it, or I'll kill your feel good thread in the French forum. And ban you from the soon to be Chinese Forum. And stop taking this thread off track. Some people are genuinely looking for help, and it is our duty to oblige them. Mostly. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #12 August 21, 2006 LOL...thanks Frenchy : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #13 August 21, 2006 QuoteLOL...thanks Frenchy : ) Anytime, my dear.Can we now go back to the "head" hunting thingie...? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #14 August 21, 2006 Im not into incest Quoteyou and frenchy ?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #15 August 21, 2006 I would also suggest using a head hunter... even I got a couple of sniffs w/o any appreciable experience when I was using a head hunter back in 2001...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
