OK, so I know Im a recruiter, but after seeing countless Top 10 Things I Hate headlines, I realize a little recruiter introspection is in order.
Sure, we see what in-house HR hates about us, which is most everything, but how about those of us who are in the trenches on the dark side. Theres a reason getting new business is often an uphill battle, and you know what? It isn't the fees! It's pretty much what the recruiting agency has done to sabotage itself.
Now, those of you who follow my postings, might think this might be another Recruiter Pet Peeves blog, but to the contrary, I think these are universally despised agency tactics and behaviors many of us in our own industry abhor.
Here we go:
There are more of course, but you get the gist here. Getting new business is often challenging enough without our own industry destabilizing the playing field. No one wins by lazy, deceitful and disrespectful tactics. Play hard, play to win, but most of all, play fair.
Cindy - another great post from you! Two in two weeks is a nice treat - and while these are spot on, the #1 thing I actually love about recruiters are ones like you who are passionate about our profession, our industry, and the candidates & clients we work with every day. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thanks, Cindy. A rule of thumb for companies: don't use a 3PR to do work for you unless you really value that work at 30%. Anything less, and you can probably get it done for MUCH less. Don't expect to get excellence on the cheap.
-kh
Thanks Matt - What started off being a mere sarcastic, tongue in cheek blog, turned into a more serious reflection on what we can all do to make our profession better and ultimately more respected.
That's a good point, Keith. Maybe discount firms just don't believe in their own value? Sometimes, even at 30%, I don't think I charge enough!
Thanks, Cindy. When only the best will do do: you should pay accordingly.
Keep Blogging,
Keith
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