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

Sammyantha

mommyme wrote: »

ha do you know - I had a migraine yesterday - I swear it was because I had a glass of milk!

Anyway, I dont think either of you two are going to get along or kiss and make up. so each of you to your own corner and leave my biccies alone lol

I have some serious questions for any east midlands RC's if there's any about

I'm Derby way. I may not be able to answer perfectly but I'll do my best.

In regards to everyone arguing.. Just ignore the OP. The majority of the problems seem to have stemmed from there. If you put them on ignore their posts disappear and the thread posts then appear relatively on topic

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

ah you might be able to help - or i might drop myself in it depending on which agency you work for lol

jobs are more Nottingham way - which from what i understand its a no-no for agency's and recruitment right now

Sammyantha

mommyme wrote: »

he used to work in a pub/night club. Now works in a cold call centre who are adament people ARE buying credit referencing (well actually, they arent!) and no one in the office is hitting the targets, its more of a "jump ship before pushed" kind of thing.

Downside is he cant drive so is limited

He has his theory test on sat so fingers crossed he'll pass that. Will get him to send his CV out in Jan

Thanks x

I don't work for a high st agency so can't help you as an RC unless he's a nurse/ medical professional. I have plenty of sales contacts looking for recruits in west and east mids though, so contact me via pm if you want details

RacyRed

Sammyantha wrote: »

I'm Derby way. I may not be able to answer perfectly but I'll do my best.

In regards to everyone arguing.. Just ignore the OP. The majority of the problems seem to have stemmed from there. If you put them on ignore their posts disappear and the thread posts then appear relatively on topic

I certainly cannot agree with you on that one!

The OP is not the source of the problems on this thread. One poster is streets ahead of anyone else in posting nasty, vindictive comments and seems determined to stop civilised debate.

That person appears to have the support of and is thanked by other RCs on this thread, whereas the most offensive post by a non RC was ignored by everyone, maybe even repoted to abuse by some.

One question. What skills/qualifications do you need to edit CVs for an agency?

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

RacyRed wrote: »

I certainly cannot agree with you on that one!

The OP is not the source of the problems on this thread. One poster is streets ahead of anyone else in posting nasty, vindictive comments and seems determined to stop civilised debate.

That person appears to have the support of and is thanked by other RCs on this thread, whereas the most offensive post by a non RC was ignored by everyone, maybe even repoted to abuse by some.

One question. What skills/qualifications do you need to edit CVs for an agency?

Did you notice i ignored that comment from Sammyantha - I've chosen to ignore a few - on BOTH sides.

And as for your bottom question - I was hired as an admin, I worked up to trainee recruitment consultant and then became a full consultant - this was a driving agency. The CV bit was something I did when I was the admin. (I hope your question was not asked with a hint of sarcasm - if so then Shame on you)

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Sammyantha wrote: »

I don't work for a high st agency so can't help you as an RC unless he's a nurse/ medical professional. I have plenty of sales contacts looking for recruits in west and east mids though, so contact me via pm if you want details

no not nursing lol

I'll send you a pm

Thank you x

CCFC_80

jay_1978 wrote: »

Why advertise non existent vacancies ?

You're banging your head against a brick wall on this one Jay and I would be surprised if you will get any of the RC's on here to admit that they advertise phantom jobs.They just want as many candidates on their books so if there's nothing for you, they have got several job leads from your recent employment,applications and interviews.

Regarding advertising non-existent jobs, MOST of them will say,The positions on hold, or perhaps that it is seen as a potential opportunity as there is likely to be this vacancy to arise in the future and Oh yes the best one of all. "The vacancy has been filled but we forgot to take it down " Yeah Right!!!!:rotfl:

sexki11en

I can only post from what I personally do, NOT all recruitment consultants/agencies.

My window currenly has about 8 adverts in it. None are live right now as none of those clients are likely to want anyone this side of Christmas. They are for clients we have dealt with for a long time and who regularly have requirements. My adverts do not state 'currently available' my adverts state 'we are always happy to hear from *insert job title here* with the following skills for this type of company.'

Most people do not read this clearly. That is not my fault. The advert absolutely DOES NOT state that it is a live job right now.

I cannot have an empty window and I cannot ever turn round to a client and say "sorry, I don't have anyone matching those skills available right now"

Sometimes I have had live jobs advertised, a CV has come in, looked great for the role but on registering, that person was definately not what my client were looking for. That doesn't mean it was a fake advert. It means you are not suitable. I am honest with my candidates and will usually tell them why I am not considering them. If it's a personality trait tho, sometimes it's just easier all round to say sorry, that position has gone.

SK x

RedSoleShoes

Some people seem to think that this thread is the first ever complaint/negativity/disdain towards recruitment agencies. However, if you Google 'I hate recruitment agencies' there are a significant number of links dedicated to this subject.

As it has become clear on this thread, it seems my negative experience is just one of many.

PS well done mommyme on gliding over certain comments. Unfortunately, I have had to respond to some of them due to them being personal, unprovoked attacks. :cool:

RedSoleShoes

sexki11en wrote: »

My window currenly has about 8 adverts in it. None are live right now as none of those clients are likely to want anyone this side of Christmas. They are for clients we have dealt with for a long time and who regularly have requirements. My adverts do not state 'currently available' my adverts state 'we are always happy to hear from *insert job title here* with the following skills for this type of company.'

Most people do not read this clearly. That is not my fault. The advert absolutely DOES NOT state that it is a live job right now.

I cannot have an empty window and I cannot ever turn round to a client and say "sorry, I don't have anyone matching those skills available right now"

With all due respect, I hardly think you can protest with "its not my fault if they do not read it clearly"!! That does seem very misleading. It's like seeing a nice coat in the window of Topshop, then walking in and being told "oh that's not for sale now, we just MIGHT sell something like that POSSIBLY in the future!

How long is it before you actually tell a candidate the vacancy is not an actual vacancy but merely a projection of what you may have in the future?