Network your resume to the right recruiters Staff Writer, The Career Digest LOS ANGELES, CA -- These days job seekers should spend 60-70% of their efforts on networking. Let everyone know you're out of a job and available for work. People like to help, but they can't help if they don't know you're looking. On average, 80% of job openings aren't advertised at all. Therefore, working with a recruiter and networking may be the only way to hear about them. Recruiters, otherwise known as head hunters or search consultants, are hired by companies to find candidates for them, and often know about unadvertised jobs. It's important to note, that recruiters do not charge the job seeker. The company pays a fee, typically when a candidate is hired.