Any headhunters around?

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I’ve finally reached the decision I need to move on from my current role but I don’t have a clue where to start. I’m a Partner in a Big4.

Should I be speaking with headhunters or recruiters? I know that headhunters typically approach individuals for roles whereas recruiters tend to advertise roles and candidates approach them (probably overly simplistic, I know) but as a senior and experienced professional is it ok to proactively approach headhunters for a conversation?

Ive been contacted by a handful of headhunters over the last year or so, some of whom I have spoken with but the roles weren’t right. Do you think it would be ok to contact them and ask for a chat to let them know I’m now more open to a move?

Would appreciate any advice from those in recruitment. It’s been over 20 years since I last looked for a job!

Bumping for the evening traffic

Have you got an up to date LinkedIn profile?
I work in HR for a law firm and LinkedIn is one the main tools we would use to approach someone

Also yes I would definitely go back to the headhunters who have previously contacted you and let them know you are now looking

Contact your old headhunter contacts, but also do some research about headhunters/recruiters who specialise in exec roles, your industry/specialism etc
At your level you need to put feelers out through your network too.

I'm a law firm partner who has recently moved. I worked with some headhunters I knew and other who had put interesting ads in the legal press or on LinkedIn. Some I hated. Some I liked working with. If you know of anyone who has moved recently you could always ask them for recommendations.

Thank you everyone. Will try a few headhunters I’ve had contact from.