Why do headhunters reach out for roles I am definitely not qualified for? Someone just reached out to me for a “Director of Strategy” role at a major tech company. Is it a bait and switch strategy?

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I get stuff like this also... their hope (IMO) is that you know someone who could be perfect for that role. So they are just using you to get to your network. Not really sure I agree with this strategy, but I’m assuming it’s worked at some point?

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Which is when you answer “of course I do. My referral fee is 50% of what you’re getting."

What level are you? You are from BCG, so with enough experience that role makes sense to me.

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Send that referral my way 😃

Ditto! I'd be happy to be a director of strategy for a tech company. 10 years experience in the field, doing strategy work...you want me to go in house? Sign me up, boom!

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