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Stop recruiter theft

Get your boss to watch this seminar.  It shows you exactly what cracks recruiters exploit to steal employees out of companies.  Maybe your boss, or the HR department will take the hint and turn your company into a great place to stay. Then headhunters like me won’t be able to commit recruiter theft anymore.

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Why don’t companies say “Yes” or “No”? What can I do about it?

Most of your frustration in a job search comes down to 2 situations at the company you are applying for.

First, the recruiter is told:

“We have a candidate we like better, but we want you to keep Jim warm, okay?  We might end up hiring Jim if this other guy doesn’t work out.  Don’t tell [...]

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How to answer, “Where else are you interviewing?”

There are two correct responses to the question, “Where are you interviewing?” If you are talking to a hiring manager or HR person, tell them. Let them know what is going on. Give them details if they ask. It will most likely increase your desirability if they know others are talking to you.

If you are talking to a recruiter at an agency, you need to decide if you trust the recruiter. Ask the recruite….

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Secrets Of How A Recruiter REALLY Works

A job?  No.  This is war.

My partner Karen Woodworth was accused by a candidate of  ”Just being in this for the money”,  and submitting other candidates.

She wrote the following email to describe exactly what she did to fill that job.  Changes to protect privacy have been made.

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Julie,

I have a client (an HR Rep) [...]

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Motivating Recruiters

Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score.  The real excitement is playing the game.  (Trump)

Many recruiting offices have a button that rings a bell.  You can only push the button when you make a placement.  Some recruiters live only to press that button.  When they do [...]

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Referrals vs Monster

Even a fox can get a job guarding a henhouse if he has good enough references.

 Internet job boards fill 13% of jobs, recruiters fill 4%, and referrals fill 26% of jobs according to one survey.     So where do you want to concentrate your job hunting time?

But there are so many jobs on Monster, Dice and [...]

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Three types of recruiters

If you allow others to control your career, you will only get the reward they allow.

Three types of recruiters

There are three basic recruiting types. Knowing which one will help you the most is extremely important.  Go to the wrong one and you’ll get that nagging feeling that he is not on your side.

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Recruiters And The Hair On The Back Of Your Neck

Have you ever talked to a recruiter and had the hair on the back of your neck stand up?  …the feeling that you are being lied to?  …the nagging doubt about his sincerity?  …the dread that you are making a big mistake?

You were right!  Listen to your feelings.

Why recruiters lie

Not because their lips are moving.

Recruiters [...]

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