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1. AnonymousMay 19,2026 at 3:10PM UTC

   First to be clear headhunter is an old school term. What I think you are speaking about is a 3rd party agency recruiter. There are many types of recruiters. It is likely at your level you will be working with one that works on contingency. They work on commission and only get paid if you are the person that the company that has given the job order to them from has roles you fit. They present you to the company and guide you along the way through the interview process. They influence but do not make decisions. If you seek assistance from one then the best way to find one that can help you is to identify one that specializes in the area that you want to work in. See if they get job orders for the types of companies that will hire someone with your skills. I suspect it is less about your resume getting rewritten if you are getting interviews and more about how you interview or the competition to get those desired roles. You might ask for feedback and always send thank you notes and other check-ins when in the interview process. Additionally, when you first engage with a company ask about the steps in their interview process, the timeline, the feedback loop and any other parts of their process so that you can keep in step with how they operate. Knowing that should help eliminate the "ghosting". You can also try to reach out to the level above if you get ghosted and ask for where you are in the process. No company should ever leave you hanging once you have talked to them, even if it is to reject you completely you need to know. The healthcare industry right now is in dire need of strong communicators and many places want folks with previous experience, use that to your advantage and offer references early on when you speak to a new company.

   48 hours is typically the longest you should go without reaching back out. Good luck.

2. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netMay 26,2026 at 12:14PM UTC

   I think this is pretty accurate. As a recruiter, i believe you, as the candidate, should always get feedback. Please don't blame us if you do not get the job--we provide an interview only if the client agrees to see you. And yes--there is never a recession in healthcare.

3. AnonymousJune 1,2026 at 8:21PM UTC

   I like the 3rd party recruiters and have used them both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. As a candidate it typically gives you a bit more information on what they are looking for, why the role is open, etc. The recruiter usually advocates for you if they present you as yes, they get paid only if you get hired (or someone else they present gets hired). Likely they are not just presenting you but presenting a handful of people that seem to meet the criteria - they do work for the hiring company as that is who will pay their commission but they are trying to present the best candidates for the role so it saves you time as well as they are only presenting you if you meet the criteria (at least the good ones are doing it this way). As a hiring manager it is nice because the people that come in front of you are strong candidates with the qualifications you called out usually so it speeds up the process. Additionally the company usually provides the recruiter feedback on how you did and the recruiter (good ones anyway) will likely pass that feedback to you. Good luck in your job search and I would definitely pursue this route as a method to get in front of hiring mangers, but I wouldn't rely on this as your only method if you are truly wanting a change. It is just one tool in your toolkit.

4. GirlBossanova934974May 26,2026 at 12:35PM UTC

   Staffing agencies can get you some interviews but after that, it is really not their call what happens after that. You would be better served making sure your LINKEDIN profile is complete and filled out with real accomplishments, financial metrics, and skills that employers are looking to hire for. You will get calls and emails from legitimate staffing agencies if that is done. However, do not waste your time applying for jobs on LINKEDIN. Far too applicants aka AI driven mass spun applications. RE: Your background. That is a big plus for you as many healthcare companies these days demand prior healthcare industry experience.

5. Dr. Patty GrossMay 26,2026 at 7:12PM UTC

   I agree with GirlBossanova. The only time I have used an agency was for an executive position, and they were very slow to respond when I felt I was being ghosted by the company. It turned out they finally went with an internal candidate, but it took three months to make the decision.

6. Krystin MorganMay 28,2026 at 4:42PM UTC

   Recruiters and headhunters find people for jobs, not jobs for people. They can certainly be helpful to network with so you're on their radar if they happen to have a suitable role open up, but they won't necessarily "find a job for you." Especially with agencies or recruiters on commission, they only get paid for a placement - so their focus will be on people who immediately fit the roles they have right now.

7. AnonymousJune 28,2026 at 4:37AM UTC

   That is right. Generally, applying on job portals would sometimes lead to these recruiters who follow up with you, if they think you are a match and talk about the next steps. Once you do get placed through them, you can contact them for other opportunities later.

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