Candidates - Things To Be Aware Of When Using A Recruitment Agency

cavework

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This point was the whole reason for starting the thread. I wanted to warn candidates not to tell their consultants this information but part of me also hoped that some agents might actually deny they do this. Unfortunately, not one RC has allayed my concern.

Well here you go Lily.... not once did I or the people I worked with do this..
Satisfied?

jay_1978

Not long now Until because you are blacklisted from a few agencies then you won't work, Its that simple I am afraid and I know because I have gone through this with the agency I used, I couldn't do a certain job for them so I am never going to get a job at any company if it goes through them, You guys might naively say that It don't work like that but I can guarantee you it does, ah well its merely just another reason why this country is crap

RacyRed

cavework wrote: »

Racy Red .. the same applies to the person who registers for work ..
TBH I have had great temps who have gone on to full time positions quite a few fantastic people:) , I have had great temps who really did not want perm positions and I have had temps where the position of 'sleeping Policeman' would have been a challenge ..:eek:

I can appreciate that, but the consultant is the person in the position of power once the recritment process has begun. If a candidate messes up, you may be able to apologise to the employer, find a better candidate and repair the situation. Candidates who miss out on the job of a lifetime because of a consultant do not often get a second chance.

So I have to conclude that, for candidates, caution is the best advice.

alanshave

RacyRed wrote: »

alanshave, that is an interesting post, thank you.

But can you confirm that the paragraph I have quoted above refers only to jobs the candidate no longer holds?

To be honest, if some of my ex bosses had gotten wind of the fact that I was looking for a new job, I'd arrive at the office to find my stuff in a box outside of the door!

Absolutely - I've got no interest in putting anyone's current position at risk. It's the very reason that I repeat the question twice and then specifically check when someone gives me the name of their current boss.

alanshave

jay_1978 wrote: »

Not long now Until because you are blacklisted from a few agencies then you won't work, Its that simple I am afraid and I know because I have gone through this with the agency I used, I couldn't do a certain job for them so I am never going to get a job at any company if it goes through them, You guys might naively say that It don't work like that but I can guarantee you it does, ah well its merely just another reason why this country is crap

Jay, it might work like that at one particular agency but do you really want to be working/be associated with them in any fashion if this is their standard routine?

Move on and find another reputable consultant/agency.

cavework

Caution is great , but if you are so cautious you will not give a Recruitment Consultant the chance to find you your ideal job,taking into account the contacts they might have, you may be reducing your chances of employment by at least 25%.
There is no position of power.. you register then the Consultant does their best to place you .. that is their job at the end of the day.
Whatever bonus they get at the end of the day is between them and the client .. you get what you have registered for.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

cavework wrote: »

Returns 4 Real is no way a TROLL (stupid idea) but has a huge amount of experience in this area and can give people who are considering job searches through an Agency a lot of good advice if they are prepared to listen.

Well, well, well.

I thought I was a bad manager, shame about my figures being the best in the country, personally & for branches. :rotfl:

I hear the psycho woman is back managing near you. I feel sorry for those that have to work with her & handle her multiple personalities.

Now there is a "consultant" I wouldn't trust if I was a candidate even though she must have 25-30 yrs experience.

Speaking of experience my household has about 30 yrs. Yep, I married one.

Personally I really don't know why you are bothering with this lot.

I have been told I am being rude by rude people & give a bit back. As you know I am hardly one to back down to idiots.

Julie would of kicked one in the balls by now & a female would have a bright red hand mark across their face if they called her a liar. & you know what, I would of stood right behind her & refused to sack her. Probably given her a rise in fact.

Just noticed another RC comment. Some sense at last.

At the end of the day would you work on someone who you know was lying or with holding information you required? Not a chance.


"Excuse me Mr. Client I have a wonderful candidate on paper with lots of skills & experience but I think they are lying to me but its worth a shot, honest guv"


:rotfl:

Ssssssssh & not a word to anyone about my ID on here. I know where you live. Well I did know where you lived but I suppose you could of moved by now........ Google knows where you live & I know how to use it...

RacyRed

alanshave wrote: »

Absolutely - I've got no interest in putting anyone's current position at risk. It's the very reason that I repeat the question twice and then specifically check when someone gives me the name of their current boss.

I'm afraid I still do not understand why this information needs to be given to a consultant BEFORE a job offer has been made?

Assuming it is on file, how can you ensure that someone else with access to the paperwork doesn't contact the currrent employer in error?

Accidents do happen, unfortunately.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

alanshave wrote: »

Jay, it might work like that at one particular agency but do you really want to be working/be associated with them in any fashion if this is their standard routine?

Move on and find another reputable consultant/agency.

Good post earlier.

It all been said before but the OP & chums know more than anybody & they know lots more than anyone with more experience.

RacyRed

cavework wrote: »

Caution is great , but if you are so cautious you will not give a Recruitment Consultant the chance to find you your ideal job,taking into account the contacts they might have, you may be reducing your chances of employment by at least 25%.
There is no position of power.. you register then the Consultant does their best to place you .. that is their job at the end of the day.
Whatever bonus they get at the end of the day is between them and the client .. you get what you have registered for.

If I repond to an agency advert about one specific job, how do I reduce my chances by 25% by witholding information about opportunities other agencies are dealing with for me?