Comments on: Why Do Recruiters Completely Ignore Job Candidates?

By: TimsStrategy

TimsStrategy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:11:00 +0000

High five right back to you Yolanda.

By: Yolandamowens

Yolandamowens — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:53:00 +0000

Thank you! As a recruiter I appreciate this and give you a virtual high five!

By: Yolandamowens

Yolandamowens — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:53:00 +0000

Thank you! As a recruiter I appreciate this and give you a virtual high five!

By: Recruiter from Hell

Recruiter from Hell — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:00:15 +0000

Why Do Recruiters Completely Ignore Job Candidates? | Tim's Strategy http://t.co/iibvTqt

Because we can, Duh

By: T.Meek

T.Meek — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:00:00 +0000

It’s interesting how when I was younger I didn’t mind bending over backwards for those I perceived could help me get a job. But now, I feel like I’ve earned respect and courtesy because honestly, there may be a time when I am in the position to help recruiters out. At my last position I hired people and I may well do it again in my next one! You never know. And I’m not talking about anything outrageous, just a “please” and “thank you” as well as honesty and straight-forwardness. Too much to ask?

And yes, you may use my quotes. Thanks for asking.

By: TimsStrategy

TimsStrategy — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:49:00 +0000

Thanks T – appreciate those comments. I agree that our experiences with recruiters can be economy influenced. And can also be influenced by what stage we find ourselves in – sometimes we won’t put up with a lot . . . Question: would you be open to my using a few of your quotes in an upcoming post? Like what you said . . .

By: T.Meek

T.Meek — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:37:00 +0000

I’ve had both good and bad experiences with recruiters as a job seeker. The good experiences were during better economic times, go figure, when I was about 10 years younger. At that time in my life I would do just about anything a recruiter threw at me in order to make money.

Fast forward to present day and my experiences are so-so to not so great. I have been successful in getting recruiters to contact me — so I must be qualified for the positions I’m applying for — but so far they have not shown me much respect as a professional. I understand that they have the upper hand, but that is no excuse for them to flat out lie to me or treat me like I’m being an unreasonable diva when I request interview times that work around my schedule. I don’t have time for that.

I am sure there are some great recruiters out there, but I’m kind of staying away from them for now.

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:46:38 +0000

Hey Jeanette – Great advice. And you are right that job seekers need honest dealings with recruiters. Most job seekers are still confused about how different recruiters work their contracts – good to always know that before starting a conversation. And be careful of any of them asking money of you vs. the hiring company. Appreciate you stopping by Jeanette!

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:46:00 +0000

By: Jeannette

Jeannette — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:40:32 +0000

Hi all…the above rings true for me. I regularly keep in touch with a handful of “key recruiters” who are responsive. Many recruiters are now posting jobs on Linked In on their profile pages as an update. One recruiter divulged that she no longer sends emails out, in fact. LinkedIn is pretty effective if you have a good network established.

TIP to other recruiters who email us: Be honest if your firm does NOT have an exclusive arrangement with a hiring manager or company. Recently two recruiters I dealt with used words like “top tier” and “exclusive agreement”. It became apparent that the hiring manager was simply indulging both of them. Guess what? One week afterward, the position was reposted on a job board with a different title. No exclusivity at all. Recruiters need to be more professional and realistic – especially if they expect job seekers to jump through hoops to help them get the contract. My 2 cents.

By: Jeannette

Jeannette — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:40:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:21 +0000

Hi and thanks for sharing that story – there are lots of good ones out there to be sure!

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Hi and thanks for sharing that story – there are lots of good ones out there to be sure!

By: Albertus

Albertus — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:20:39 +0000

I know how you feel. I was once asked to go for an interview for a technology architect where I had no experience other than the fact that my experience comes from doing SAP solution design and delivery. Imagine what happened when the actual interviewer said I think we’ve got the wrong match!
By that time, I had travelled from Dunedin to Christchurch and wasted time and money on travelling. Thank god! I stayed with a friend.
Luckily, the recruiter was only 3 months into the job but really she should have known better as well as the interviewing person.
Goes to show that there are recruiters and there are recruiters!

By: Albertus

Albertus — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:20:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:13:12 +0000

Thanks Iman. And, yes, I am sure this is a common one for you! Thanks for being such a good communicator with job seekers – I agree that it benefits everyone to stay in close touch. Trust and a cup of coffee sounds good . . .

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:13:00 +0000

By: Iman Santoso

Iman Santoso — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:21:13 +0000

Dear Sir,
I loved the topic and what an outstanding analysis of yours. As a recruitment consultant, i face this questions a lot hahahaha.
But, one thing i still keep as my “value” is how to still be keep in touch with my candidates even though i might unable to place them to a better place (for now). i’ve been doing this strategy from the beginning and yes, there were stories where i managed to place my candidates after 1 year from they send their resumes and meeting me.
Basically, it’s a snow ball effect for both party.
1. Consultant still remember the candidates if the candidates keep calling or keep in touch.
2. Candidates will be happy if the recruiter keep responding even we have to tell the truth that his profile are rejected or not suitable.
Based on that, trust will be built more and we even become a good friends for a cup of coffee in the future.

By: Iman Santoso

Iman Santoso — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:21:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:32:44 +0000

Amy – Yes, especially after all the work the two of you have just put into your candidacy for that position. I agree. I’d also love to hear other reader points of view.