How to respond to recruiter call?

[glitzy07]

I got a phone call, on my work number, yesterday afternoon from a recruiter.  I missed the call (aka didn't answer because I didn't know the number), and he left a voicemail.  He said that he was a recruiter and he had a position open in my industry and wanted to discuss if I was in the market for job opportunities or not.  I have no clue how he got the number, especially because the only contact on my LinkedIn profile is a personal email address.

I've basically decided that I'm not currently in the market, and will be waiting to look anywhere else until after I have this baby.  But do I call the guy back and tell him that, but that I'd like him to keep my name in mind for future opportunities?  Do I just ignore?

[Deleted]

Recruiters are crafty. If you're thinking of making a change post-baby, tell them to contact you starting in X month.

[holly116]

I think sometimes they get a general office number and just cold call every extension. If you're going to be looking in the near future, I'd call them back from your personal number.

[leonard131]

Linkedin where they see where you currently work and then call the receptionist at the front desk. One method.

If you are interested in making switch in the future I would call back and tell them to keep you in mind for next time. If they are any good they will keep your resume in a file for next time.

[pinotgrig]

I would ignore. In my industry, new jobs are gained through connections at other companies, not through recruiters.

My H on the other hand, has to play nice with recruiters since that's how jobs at his level are placed.