More companies are opting out of engaging recruiters and posting jobs for executive-level positions, she says, and that’s something that hasn’t really happened in the past. “I would say that the managers to execs are looking the most for reverse recruiting,” she says, “because they need the most help.”

So how does a candidate go about choosing a reverse recruiter? The first is to figure out what you need. Are you confident in your interviewing abilities but just need help with reworking your résumé and LinkedIn page? Or do you need someone who will look through every application, help you craft your “star story” in interviews, provide coaching and interview role-plays, as well as search for open positions that might be suitable for you?