The art of collaboration with a “talent hunter”

 

Whether you work in information technology (IT), video games, finance, engineering, digital marketing or other fields, you will be required to interact with recruiters. Among them, “headhunters”, or as we prefer at DELAN, “talent hunters”, play a key role in the development of your career.

 

Developing a relationship with them can considerably enrich your career path and be a real professional asset. But how do you react when a talent hunter contacts you?

 

 

📞 How should I react when a talent hunter contacts me at work?

 

First of all, be flattered! A talent hunter doesn’t contact you by chance. If you receive a call or a message on LinkedIn, it’s probably because your profile matches a quality position or your skills are in high demand.

 

This first contact is generally intended to:

✅ Better understand your current situation (position, responsibilities, preferences).

✅ Know your professional ambitions (development, change of industry, new technologies).

✅ Present job opportunities that match your profile.

 

👉 If you can’t answer immediately (because you’re in a meeting or surrounded by colleagues), it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for a callback at a more convenient time. You can also propose to have a conversation outside of office hours.

 

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🛑 I’m not looking… Should I still answer?

 

Yes! Even if you’re happy in your current position, it’s always useful to maintain a relationship with a talent hunter. Why? 👇

💡 Because opportunities evolve quickly: A position that doesn’t interest you today could be a golden opportunity tomorrow.

💡 Because you build a solid network: Having a contact in IT recruitment can be useful to you later or to recommend colleagues that are looking for new opportunities.

💡 Because you could discover exclusive opportunities: Some positions are not posted, and only a talent hunter can tell you about them.

 

If you’re not interested, a simple and courteous response is enough:

“Thanks for the opportunity, but I’m happy in my current position. Don’t hesitate to contact me again in a few months!”

 

And if you know a colleague or friend who might be interested, referring a contact is always appreciated!

 

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🤔 How was my profile found?

 

If a talent hunter contacts you, it means that your profile was spotted via:

✔️  LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico and other professional platforms

✔️ A past application for a similar position

✔️ A recommendation from a former colleague or manager

 

At DELAN, we have a database of more than 100,000 IT professionals. We also conduct market analyses to identify talent that matches our clients’ needs.

 

Rest assured: all your information remains confidential! Our team follows the CRHA Code of Ethics, ensuring that your data will never be shared without your consent.

 

 

📆 When to talk to a talent hunter?

 

Our recruiters are flexible and understand that you have a busy schedule. We can therefore contact you in the morning before your work day, during your lunch hour or in the evening after the office.

 

The goal? To facilitate the exchange to discuss freely and confidentially.

 

 

🤝 A Win-Win Partnership

 

Collaborating with a talent hunter does not only mean listening to opportunities. It also means building a long-term relationship of trust that can play a key role in your career.

 

👉 Stay open to discussions: Even if you are not actively looking, a simple exchange can give you valuable insights on the market and IT trends.

 

👉 Update your profile: A complete and up-to-date LinkedIn profile increases your chances of being spotted for positions that match your ambitions.

 

👉 Be transparent: The more you share your goals and criteria with a talent hunter, the more they will be able to offer you relevant opportunities.

 

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Want to know more? Contact our team of passionate headhunters and discover how we can help you achieve your professional goals 🚀

 

💻 https://delan.qc.ca/contact/ 📞 514-744-3000 📲 info@delan.ca