Recruiter vs. Direct application
I heard about a job through a recruiter and let them submit my resume to an employer. The recruiter told me who the employer was so I could find out more about whether it might be a good fit or not. About a week later the recruiter told me the employer had changed the way they were processing applications and that they had made some minor changes to the job description and they'd let me know as soon as the employer was scheduling interviews. A few days later I heard that a former colleague, who had applied directly through the employer's website, had an interview for the same position I had applied for through the recruiter. I would really like to get this job, but I'm concerned the employer wants to save money by trying to find direct applicants rather than pay a recruiter. Would it likely help or hurt my chances to apply directly with the employer? Once my application has been submitted by a recruiter, is the recruiter still entitled to compensation if the employer hires me without further using the recruiter as an intermediary? I have been told that an employer may refuse to consider my application outright because they would consider my effort to bypass the recruiter as a sign of dishonesty or some other character flaw. All input and suggestions welcome. Thanks! Wonk.. First, (sorry recruiters) it will take allot and I mean a lot for a recruiter to impress me. I think that is because of some who "Have the CEO's cell number in theirs" ..so I'm a bit jaded here. I guess it's like the old saying "one bad apple"... That being said, I too, have been giving that information as well to research. To me going around a recruiter would show perseverance, but that my own thoughts. others may see it different. Yes in some cases. a recruiter will get paid a % from your salary (by the employer -1 time fee) but only if you pass the 90 trial period (but I may be wrong), I am not a recruiter. I'd say you want the job then do it, explaining that you in no way want it to be conceived that way and that you want to save the company money. Now I am sure that it goes both ways as well and would be pretty pissed on missing out on some cash if my job depended on that . I think they factor that info in that you may when they reveal the company, and may just have that "connect:" within the company who will notify them if you do, so........ Ah, recruiters. A waste of space. If I could say everything I wanted to about recruiters and/or their agencies...well, there just isn't enough paper or space, physical or cyber, to contain it all. If you have the comanies website and that website contains instructions on applying for a job, then go for it. You received a lead so you need to follow through. What you should consider, though, is did you sign any type of paperwork that stated you would not contact the company if working through the recruiter. Did you sign any type of paperwork that stated it is only therecruiter that you can work through? I sincerely hope not. I can't imagine that they would be that ignorant to the needs of others and come up with documents to that effect. You are working in your own best interests. And the recruiter is doing the same. He/she is working in their own best interests. NOT YOURS. You are not the only candidate they have given the information to and they only care about sending as many people as possible to the company in the hopes that one of them gets hired and they can get paid. Apply on-line through the company website or however they instruct. | |
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