I'm considering working with an executive-search firm to move from a domestic to an international position. I'd like to stay in the entertainment business, but many recruiters don't have the right contacts. I seem to keep running into dead ends and don't know where to go from here. – read answer

I'm about to graduate from the London School of Business with a master's degree in business administration. Will using a recruiter help me find a job quickly?  – read answer

I received a message from a headhunter the other day. Should I call him back? How can I know whether he's serious about me as a candidate or just wants to use me as a source of information? – read answer

Am I the only one who finds agencies and human-resources departments a problem in the job hunt? Why should I turn my life over to someone who can't make a decision without scanning my resume and letting a computer highlight key words? What are you all doing to find jobs?  – read answer

I'm a recent graduate interested in a career in finance or banking. I've contacted several recruitment agencies, but they declined their services because I lack experience. What should I do? – read answer

I'm a marketing executive looking for a new job and I can't get recruiters to return my calls. Please help.Charles – read answer

Is it a bad idea to send a resume and cover letter to multiple recruiters in your industry at once? Which firms specialize in the television and radio news recruitment? – read answer

All job hunters should think twice before contacting any recruiter, because recruiters will just blast your resume to every company in your industry, and every prospective employer in your industry will thus be obligated to pay the recruiter's commission if you are hired. I've learned the hard way that many times a company that might have been interested in you will simply take a pass if they don't believe in paying recruiter fees. You are better off to just send your own resume directly to companies. – read answer