> Is it a good idea to ask recruiters what they are looking for? No, the average bozo recruiter is a transactionally focused individual. He's a bounty hunter,

> Is it a good idea to ask recruiters what they are looking for? No, the average bozo recruiter is a transactionally focused individual. He's a bounty hunter, looking to put butts in seats for a fee. Time is money to him, if he can't qualify you for a match he must move on quickly. You may of course, run across a rare thoughtful, seasoned recruiter. His profile is that of a relationship builder, he'll likely have some life experience and will gently entertain your career path questions. Better still, design your own path. Make a daily habit to read the books and blogs of successful people. An excellent place to start, Peter Drucker on Managing Oneself> http://academic.udayton.edu/lawrenceulrich/LeaderArticles/Drucker%20Managing%20Oneself.pdf http://academic.udayton.edu/lawrenceulrich/LeaderArticles/Dr...