Sean O'Donoghue's Posts - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T07:10:28ZSean O'Donoghuehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SeanODonoghue232https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1526967822?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1hc9mhio4lldd&xn_auth=noExternal Recruiters: Are you a "salesperson", a "consultant", or both?tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-12-02:502551:BlogPost:14761352011-12-02T13:30:00.000ZSean O'Donoghuehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SeanODonoghue232
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557497112?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557497112?profile=original" width="250"></img></a> The big question I'm really interested in is this: What's in the best interests of the candidate and client... a consultative approach, or a sales approach? <br></br> <br></br> After all... the "better" recruiters in our industry always focus on the big "close". For these recruiters, every aspect of their work resolves around "closing"... And that's why they feel we're working in a…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557497112?profile=original"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557497112?profile=original" width="250"/></a>The big question I'm really interested in is this: What's in the best interests of the candidate and client... a consultative approach, or a sales approach? <br/> <br/> After all... the "better" recruiters in our industry always focus on the big "close". For these recruiters, every aspect of their work resolves around "closing"... And that's why they feel we're working in a "sales" role. <br/> <br/> However, do you know for certain that the role you are working on is the best possible opportunity for your candidate in the market place right now, or do you simply just care about getting them into the only job you have available for them in order to make a commission? After all, if you don't place them, one of your competitors will… right?<br/> <br/> And what about the client… are you certain that the candidate you have on interview with them is the best possible candidate for the role right now? Or, as with the candidate, do you simply just care about making the placement so that you can get your commission? After all, as long as they stay in that role past the rebate period, you're home and dry… right?<br/> <br/> Are there any recruiters out there who will advise a candidate not to go forward in the interview process, as you both know this isn't the right role for them, and will ultimately leave them feeling unhappy after a few months?<br/> <br/> Equally: Are there any recruiters who would recommend that a client goes no further with one of your candidates, as deep down you know that they are only going for the job because they simply have to get away from their existing employer (for example)… and they'll then jump ship again when a better role comes along? <br/> <br/> I feel that the answers to the questions I've posed above will vary greatly depending on whether you are an Independent Recruiter, running your own business, and truly care about your reputation in your market; in comparison to the recruiters at the large corporate agencies who are under constant pressure to hit KPI's. To those corporate recruiters: does your team leader / manager really care about whether or not the role you just filled was in the best interests of both the candidate and client? Or, do they simply want to see the figures on the board so that they in turn can look good to their boss? <br/> <br/> Where do your morals lie? Are you an ethical recruiter – or is it all just about the money? <br/> <br/> Anyone dare to give an honest response? <br/> <br/> Sean O'Donoghue<br/> Founder<br/> The Independent Recruiting Group<br/> <a href="http://www.irg-uk.com">www.irg-uk.com</a></p>A Sinister Cloud On The Horizon For The Recruiting Industry...tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-06-10:502551:BlogPost:12345752011-06-10T16:00:00.000ZSean O'Donoghuehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SeanODonoghue232
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557489748?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557489748?profile=original" width="400"></img></a> Hi Everyone,</p>
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<p>It's been a while since I last posted on here - that's because I've been really busy keeping my head above water in this never ending recession. Anyway, I've noticed many references by recruitingblogs to Bounty Jobs... I'm sure they are paying recruiting blogs to promote them.... which is fine, that's how recruitingblogs in part make their money.…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557489748?profile=original"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1557489748?profile=original" width="400"/></a>Hi Everyone,</p>
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<p>It's been a while since I last posted on here - that's because I've been really busy keeping my head above water in this never ending recession. Anyway, I've noticed many references by recruitingblogs to Bounty Jobs... I'm sure they are paying recruiting blogs to promote them.... which is fine, that's how recruitingblogs in part make their money. I had no idea who they were at first, until someone told me they were the equivalent of Talent Puzzle here in the UK.</p>
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<p>So - on the subject of Bounty Jobs, and similar services setting up here in the UK, I thought you should all take a read of the following article written by a person I have huge respect for in our industry....</p>
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<p>(replace "Tesco" with "Walmart" - and you'll get the picture)</p>
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<p><a href="http://vacancyclearing.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/a-sinister-cloud-on-the-recruitment-horizon/" target="_blank">Click HERE</a></p>
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<p>I can't comment on how everyone is taking Bounty Jobs in the US... but we aren't taking to kindly to this type of service in the UK. Don't you just hate how the likes of Walmart are forcing it's suppliers to work harder, for less, forcing all the small grocery stores out of business, and forcing us as customers to accept hikes in grocery prices because we have little choice on where else to shop! The big supermarkets totally control the food supply chain, and I for one don't want anyone coming into the recruiting industry and taking dictating how we as the REAL supplier should be working in a similar fashion.</p>
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<p>I know that Jason most likely won't feature this particular blog of mine, as he's kindly done in the past... given the fact that Bounty Jobs are a sponsor on here (perhaps when he's gone he might comment?). However, I just wanted to know how you are all taking to Bounty Jobs over there in the US?</p>
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<p>Are you happy with them coming in a trying to control the market - forcing you to go through them to get to the jobs you want to fill, driving down your fees, and even taking their cut of your low fee in the process?</p>