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liberal N proud

(60,944 posts)
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 08:15 AM Oct 2016

What are the ethics of working with multiple recruiters?

I am in the process of looking for a new position and after updating my on-line resume, I have received several calls from recruiters. Are there issues with having more than one looking for jobs for me?

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What are the ethics of working with multiple recruiters? (Original Post) liberal N proud Oct 2016 OP
Nothing wrong with it Renew Deal Oct 2016 #1
That was my thought liberal N proud Oct 2016 #2
Nothing wrong at all discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2016 #3
Thanks liberal N proud Oct 2016 #4
Be careful that both don't submit to same opportunity InkAddict Oct 2016 #5

liberal N proud

(60,944 posts)
2. That was my thought
Mon Oct 10, 2016, 09:49 AM
Oct 2016

Just thought, that it gets you wider net to cast.

I updated my resume last week and I have had a couple of recruiters call and was already working a couple that I used in the past to find people.

InkAddict

(3,387 posts)
5. Be careful that both don't submit to same opportunity
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 12:15 PM
Oct 2016

Ask if the recruiter deals with the outfit's "PRIME" vendors because you won't even get a nod if not. There are a lot of shops that now contract out a 3rd party HR as well, and these outfits are rarely useful in placing you before a company hiring manager. Those folks aren't interested in dealing with this hiring stuff - hence the 3rd party for everything from hiring to payroll to help the company avoid liability and accountability. Also, bottom-feeding recruiters get paid per submission and could care less if they score a hire - your resume will be submitted to the great circular file.

Here's hoping your experience in The Hunger Games varies, and you find some honesty and integrity in hiring practices.

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