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A lot of recruitment redundancies
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An agent rang me once saying a person at my company had recommended me. I asked who. He was adamant he couldn't reveal. I cordially said that I'd be more willing to comply if he was honest about what he wanted and that there was no recommendation. He hung up.Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostAn agent rang me once saying a person at my company had recommended me. I asked who. He was adamant he couldn't reveal. I cordially said that I'd be more willing to comply if he was honest about what he wanted and that there was no recommendation. He hung up.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAh, caught him blatently lying.. I mean, who on earth would recommend you... Horrible little agent.Comment
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Originally posted by ContractorHardman View PostOn LinkedIn, I am seeing a lot of recruiters getting made redundant from their roles. Reed and Lorien who were on the PSL for RBS so not just the little guys.
Anyone know of any others starting to make redundancies?Comment
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Originally posted by AnthonyQuinn View Postwhy do people need recruiters anyway? Just use LinkedIn and job boardsComment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostMost of the entries on LinkedIn and job boards are posted by .... recruiters!Comment
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Originally posted by ContractorHardman View PostOn LinkedIn, I am seeing a lot of recruiters getting made redundant from their roles. Reed and Lorien who were on the PSL for RBS so not just the little guys.
Anyone know of any others starting to make redundancies?
Most contractors I know don't have agents on their LinkedIn connections, as they just used your contacts for phishing.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostCan be a very lucrative business, I'm amazed that so few IT contractors don't want to become specialist recruitment agents.Comment
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Originally posted by ContractorHardman View PostOn LinkedIn, I am seeing a lot of recruiters getting made redundant from their roles. Reed and Lorien who were on the PSL for RBS so not just the little guys.
Anyone know of any others starting to make redundancies?Comment
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