What are your thoughts on headhunting firms? Do you recommend a job seeker to go through such agencies or are job seekers better off looking for jobs on their own via public portals?

During the job hunting process, always consider all resources and avenues that you can leverage to enhance your chances of securing employment instead of restricting your options. Working with head-hunters is definitely one option that job seekers can embark on especially if you have a strong profile because they would want to represent you before their corporate clients so that they can continue to be of value to their clients. Sometimes, the head-hunters have strong working relationship with their corporate clients and are able to influence the hiring process by improving the visibility of your profile. So, don’t ignore the head-hunter route in complementing your repertoire of efforts in supporting your job search.