![]() Despite the long conversation, she told me “I wouldn’t consider that type of role for a full-time job”. I immediately presented a direct-hire opportunity in SF as a Receptionist/Admin. This is someone who has been consulting for years, numerous temporary jobs listed who also shared a desire for a full-time regular role. When I asked about commuting into SF city limits she responded, “My resume is littered with jobs in SF”. She pointedly discussed a role listed at the top of her resume which was just that, a combination role. In our call, I dug a little deeper on the roles listed above in particular, about the willingness to do Reception work if it included administrative duties as well in combination. In our call, she indicated that her commute parameters included San Francisco city, Peninsula South to Palo Alto. The woman’s work experience could span roles from Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, and Executive Administrative Assistant. As an example, I want to share an excerpt from a call I had with an administrative professional. Be clear about your desires, and what secondary or less attractive roles you will consider. ![]() They will likely check notes before calling you. Often this issue stems from the information you shared during your initial job search meeting and then changed your mind about. Recruiter confusion can also be an issue.Despite the thinking of many job seekers that “job openings flow to Recruiters from a magic fountain” your perfect job opening may not be available to them to recruit. They may be calling you with the only openings they have available. Others are trying to keep a line of communication open and present you with options. It’s true, some people simply don’t listen.“The agency calls me with jobs I am not interested in.” Recruiter complaint #1-Calling with irrelevant jobs. Job seekers like to criticize agency recruiters for the following issues but I want to show the flip side for consideration. So clearly the industry is creating a lot of opportunities for bad behavior. SHRM's California report shows 70% of employers in the last year had difficulty recruiting for full-time positions and that using a recruitment agency is the #1 most effective way to hire. Yet, the recruiting industry is estimated to be $145 Billion in revenue in 2018. LinkedIn is filled with rants from employers and job seekers alike frustrated with poor customer service, lack of follow-through and sometimes just downright unethical behavior. The job market is filled with stories from job seekers working with an agency or third-party Recruiters who give the industry a bad name. ![]() Agency Recruiter Complaints-Two Sides To A Story
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