Which Jobs Site Is Best?

[malvolio]

Maybe in that sense. But I dont think it would be random selection - more like pre-defined based on relevance & a commercial agreement.

Relevance determined by cost and spread. They are not looking to fill jobs for clients, they are looking to earn money by the most cost-effective method they can find. Quality of service is only commercially relevant to the marketing team, not the recruiters.

[kingcook]

Linked in is where it's at! i have had two contracts from there. I also seem popular with recruitment agents on linked in they all want to be my friend! I think Linked in is starting to advertise jobs, I reckon they will take over the whole recruitment market soon.

They also want a list of your previous clients, and a list of your connections who possibly have the same skills as you (all available for free to them if they are your connection)

[proggy]

They also want a list of your previous clients, and a list of your connections who possibly have the same skills as you (all available for free to them if they are your connection)

Say it isn't so! I wondered why none of them wanted to chat about football.

[kingcook]

Say it isn't so! I wondered why none of them wanted to chat about football.

So you're happy for agents to go thorugh your list of clients (assuming you have them listed) and your other connections (who might possibly be your competitors)?

[proggy]

So you're happy for agents to go thorugh your list of clients (assuming you have them listed) and your other connections (who might possibly be your competitors)?

Yes, as they are all on my CV which I am happy to send to them. Also all my competitors have their CV's on the jobsites. Not sure why you would be on linked in and block all the people who can find you work.

[kingcook]

Yes, as they are all on my CV which I am happy to send to them. Also all my competitors have their CV's on the jobsites. Not sure why you would be on linked in and block all the people who can find you work.

Do you give 2 references out aswell, when requested?

[eek]

Do you give 2 references out aswell, when requested?

I often give them details of people I know who I don't like.

Will that do.

[SueEllen]

I often give them details of people I know who I don't like.

Will that do.

I've done the same.

[proggy]

Do you give 2 references out aswell, when requested?

Only after I get an offer, don't mind if they use my linked in though, if I get the odd contract out of it..

[quackhandle]

Have to agree with kingcook, had four pimps email me last week through LI saying they had a fantastic role for me and that I should "connect" with them.

Instead emailed back for more details, gave each one my mob number and not one called. Blatant phishing.

qh