“My name is Rebecca Nicholson. I’m a recruitment consultant at Assbury Moron.” This HR chick has obviously mis-dialed and has no idea that this is not Assbury Moron, or wherever else she’s looking for.
“A recruitment consultant. A headhunter. Are you free to speak for a few moments?”
A headhunter! Wow. Ok. Sure you have time to speak!
“Um, er… yes” you mumble in a whispery voice as you stand up and walk away to find a little privacy. Like it isn’t suspicious enough that an unknown caller rings and after they introduce themselves you get all secretive and hide, but you obviously don’t realize this as it’s your FIRST HEADHUNTER CALL!!!!!
“Um, er… yes… I can speak now”
“Great,” says Rebecca, “Mike, I’m calling because you’ve been recommended to me and I would like to see if you’ll be interested in coming in to see a private equity firm for an interview.”
-The Kruelberg Kretin Saga - Episode VI: The Headhunter Call, The All-Nighter
With everyone on Wall Street getting fired and those who haven’t been fired looking at other opportunities, I’ve seen lots of discussion lately around headhunters.
There are many misconceptions out there about what headhunters actually do, how they get paid (hint: by the firms they work for), and who they work for (hint: not you).
I know there are some Mergers & Inquisitions subscribers who work at well-known financial services recruiting firms, so I’ll try to write this post without stepping on anyone’s toes too much. 
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