From the course: Interviewing a Job Candidate for Recruiters

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Impact of timing and expectations

Impact of timing and expectations

- Do you realize that most hiring authorities and clients are confused about what to expect from us? Most of them have worked with recruiters before but really don't understand the knowledge you have and the value that you bring to the table. Third-party recruiters have caused even more confusion. When I address audiences of hiring authorities, they've shared their perceptions of recruiters with me. Now I'm not agreeing with this list, but it's important to note that their perception is their reality and this list hasn't changed in three years. They feel third-party recruiters know nothing about their business before recruiters call them and don't really represent candidates they can't find on job boards. Other perceptions are that we disappear when problems occur. We don't take the time to understand their challenges. We get very defensive if they disagree with us, and lastly, they feel third-party recruiters charge as much as…

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