“Headhunters and their research teams follow the career progress of individuals who are particularly successful in their field. With this knowledge, good headhunters are able to identify and approach candidates that are best-suited to a particular position, whether or not they are openly on the job market.
“Candidates, however, should be mindful of unsolicited approaches and ask the right questions when faced with the reality of being headhunted,” says Gibson, who offers some basic advice on steps to take when being headhunted.