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10 Things We Hate About Recruitment Companies Posted By: Thomas Shaw, 6:42pm Tuesday 07 July 2009 |
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I don't think many recruiters would argue that there are plenty of unethical/sub-par Consultants in the market, but I would think that someone with as much "communication" experience as Diane would be capable of presenting something a little less bias.
I'd like to see some more from Diane based on fact, not what she assumes is happening behind doors she's never seen the other side of.
Some quotes from Diane on her forum:
"When I was looking for a job, I got sick of hearing "we are really impressed with you and your qualifications, but we have given the job to someone else." I always asked whether that person had my qualifications,and invariably, the answer was "No". What I figured out was that I knew too much and had done too much, and the organisation was thinking "How the hell are we going to manage her?" instead of "Wow! What an asset this person is to our business!". Trust me, this would never happen if businesses were run like elite sporting teams (which always recognise talent and use it!). I ended up getting a job teaching... oh, and starting Even It Up!"
"I'm was a HD Masters student, and thought that showing how bright I was would be a way to stand out so I would be offered an interview. I couldn't be more wrong. Indviduals who are recruiting for companies generally don't want the best and brightest, because it shows them up and makes them feel insecure in their job... sadly, it's not about what's best for the organisation..."
Delusions of grandeur?
And you are right on two counts! I am biased: towards jobseekers! And I have not worked in recruitment! But I have been at the receiving end of some very unethical and unprofessional behaviour from both recruitment companies and direct employers alike. I think that more than qualifies me to have an opinion on recruitment practices.
I also notice that you have only chosen to quote me from the Forums. You have not bothered to quote other members. The reason you haven't done this is that you would paint a very different picture, and one that supports what I am saying.
Phil, your own bias is showing! And you accuse me of not presenting a balanced view! Now what do they say about pots calling kettles black...?!
What evidence do you have that any of these things actually happen? "This is a psychological technique that consultants use to build your hopes and leave you hanging" - are they really that devious? Gatekeeper status? Is it really that strange for a business to have some kind of receptionist?
"You will be placed on a black list". Not, you may be placed on a black list? You are entitled to an opinion, but I would expect someone of your experience to know the difference between suggesting that something does happen in some instances, and implying that something will happen in all instances.
I have chosen not to quote any of the 61 other posts on your forums because I didn't think any of them were relevant to the point I was trying to make by quoting yours, that you seem to genuinely believe that the reason you weren't getting jobs is because you "knew too much".
If you do that, I'm pretty sure that the comments will more than adequately backup my arguments.
You need to register with as many as possible to whittle it down to 2 or 3 that are any good. They have the ability to make peoples career dreams come true or shatter some ones fragile ego.
Some of the most talented people you can meet work for high profile agencies. At times the training is excellent, work loads can be testing and deadlines tight. Don’t get me wrong. There are some one man bands out there but the same can be said for any line of work.
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I like to find my own work but schools increasingly use agencies as they are more 'convenient'. I care about the schools I work in and the children I teach even if just as a CRT. I value the relationship I build with a school on my own.In my experience teaching agencies do not value this relationship and send me wherever is most 'convenient'
I care very much about who stands in front of my daughter's class when her teacher is sick. I warn all schools to not place this important job in the hands of commission hungry teacher recruitment agencies!