We are single industry recruiters in New York City.  We insist on meeting all our candidates in person.  If someone is not within commuting distance of New York, we do Skype calls.  I am shocked at the number of people who don't show up.

Judi Wunderlich posted a good blog this week entitled, "Why Recruiters Get A Bad Rap (a cautionary tale)".  There were a bunch of responses including one from me saying that recruiters should be held to a higher standard.  I thought I would share a story which I originally posted on my blog, www.viewfrommadisonave.blogspot.com.  I thought it would amuse all professional and above board recruiters so I am repeating it in its entirety…