Executive search is a human capital endeavor. It is a people business, and when dealing with people, there must be a set of working guidelines to follow in terms of etiquette - the common courtesies that are practiced in the corporate world.

The Repovich-Reynolds Group's philosophy as it relates to candidate etiquette is to encourage the professional with whom we interact to always err on the more formal side. Rule number one to remember when working with a search professional is this: our role is to assess your qualifications and cultural fit as a candidate for searches we are conducting on behalf of our clients. Everything you say and do impacts our decision as to whether or not we decide to move you forward in the process. Having an overall understanding of this general rule is critical in your working relationship with a recruiter.

The following "Do's and Don'ts of Headhunter Etiquette" developed by The Repovich-Reynolds Group will serve as your guideline to ensure you do not commit any gaffes with the executive search community:

Do			Don't
	Present yourself in an honest, forthright manner			Bare your soul and expect the recruiter to be your best friend
	Emphasize your capabilities and accomplishments			Manipulate your background and experience to fit the opportunity
	Present a well-written resume			Be arrogant or pretentious
	Give the recruiter your accurate compensation information			Expect the interview to translate into a job offer
	Be punctual and courteous			Don't accept an interview with a company unless you are genuinely interested
	Have an appropriate sense of humor			Ramble on when interviewing
	Your homework			Demean or badmouth your prior employers
	Make yourself available			Interview when ill
	Dress professionally			Wear strong perfumes or colognes
	Give the recruiter a firm handshake			Assume business casual is appropriate for an interview
	Look the recruiter in the eye			Forget your table manners
	Send a thank you note following an interview			Send a photo of yourself or other trinkets with your resume
				Circumvent the recruiter and call the potential employer yourself