Reply to: Beware Agencies are desperate for leads!

[The Coal Man]

Taxi Driver. "Someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum of the streets."

I thought it was, how apt !!

[Scotchpie]

Out of interest which film is that saying from?

Taxi Driver. "Someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum of the streets."

[The Coal Man]

Someday a real rain will come…

Out of interest which film is that saying from?

[Recruitment Agent]

I don’t mean to sound harsh but 7000 agencies is way too many, a cull is needed.

Someday a real rain will come…

Your wish has been granted, im happy because there will be less people calling my cleints.

[gingerjedi]

There are over 7000 recruitment agencies in the uk that alone shows us how much business there is out there, the stress is to get as much of that market share as possible so the it does not go to your competitors.

I don’t mean to sound harsh but 7000 agencies is way too many, a cull is needed.

Someday a real rain will come…

[oracleslave]

There are over 7000 recruitment agencies in the uk that alone shows us how much business there is out there, the stress is to get as much of that market share as possible so the it does not go to your competitors.

Is it really about market share? Surely niche agencies with select clients are just as likely if not more likely to survive the downturn than large bloated agencies with loads of 'dead wood'?

[Recruitment Agent]

Why did you put so much stress on them then?

There are over 7000 recruitment agencies in the uk that alone shows us how much business there is out there, the stress is to get as much of that market share as possible so the it does not go to your competitors.

[expat]

Agreed but I have seen some excellent recruitors leave in the past 6 months as they just dont want the stress which is put on them.

They are under stress because there are more of them than are needed. This is not new.

[blacjac]

Agreed but I have seen some excellent recruitors leave in the past 6 months as they just dont want the stress which is put on them.

Why did you put so much stress on them then?

[AZZIK]

Check this email I recieved today from a london based agency - not mentioning any names:

It’s that time of year again when the majority of agencies relax a little in the build up in the up to Christmas. Here at Premier, we are actually busier than ever with a wide variety of both permanent and contract vacancies!

I am therefore taking this opportunity to find out if you are still searching for a new job opportunity?

If so, I would be grateful if you could help me help you by answering the following questions:

* Where are you working currently and why are you looking for a new role?

* Reason for leaving last position?

* What locations / commute are you looking at?

* What salary are you looking for?

* What type of role are you looking for?

* Companies/industries that you have a particular interest in? If you have been to a particular company for an interview this too would be very helpful.

If you wish us to fast-track your application, please provide a contact reference from your last two places of employment.

If you could submit your most recent CV for our records this will definitely help your search.

I look forward to speaking further over the coming weeks and securing work for you asap.

Kind regards,

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[Recruitment Agent]

They are paying the price for failng to develop strong close relationships with hiring managers and HR

Agreed but I have seen some excellent recruitors leave in the past 6 months as they just dont want the stress which is put on them.

[BrilloPad]

They are paying the price for failng to develop strong close relationships with hiring managers and HR

More likely paying the price of being unlucky in which clients they had.

[DodgyAgent]

Because we are now at the stage where we are letting these agents go due to them not hitting their targets.

They are paying the price for failng to develop strong close relationships with hiring managers and HR

[Ruprect]

Because we are now at the stage where we are letting these agents go due to them not hitting their targets.

<wipes tears from eyes>

[jim2406]

Given the choice between doing desperate fishing, or sitting around waiting for a requirement to fall out of the sky, we'd all do the same I'm sure!