DEADHUNTER
A headhunter is an independent recruiter whose client is a
company that is searching for candidates for a particular job.
Although their cleverly worded advertisements and websites may
lead you to believe your interests are a priority with their company,
it is important to remember that the headhunter/recruiter is working
for their client company – not for you, the candidate. Some
headhunters specialize in searches for high-level executives,
others specialize in specific professions or industries.
RECRUITER
A recruiter works for a particular company, usually in the Human Resources Office. He or she is responsible for identifying and recruiting candidates for certain positions in that company. He receives a regular salary and receives no bonus for filling a position in his company. Recruiters use many of the same search tactics as headhunters and they often recruit at job fairs.
CAREER COUNSELOR
The career counselor helps the client to understand himself, identify his career goals, and explore his career options. Career counselors usually have master’s degrees in counseling.
CAREER COACH
The career coach helps the client attain his career goals. The career coach motivates and challenges the client, urging the client to action. Career coaching focuses on the client’s external goals and may require more time than counseling. The career coach helps the client make an individualized action plan to achieve his career goals. The career coach may also help the client develop better tools, such as resumes, for his job search.