Anybody else think PinPoint partners and water street suck? Sorry to sound arrogant, but I’ve said no to every role they’ve presented this week (25), and when they’re not hanging up the phone on me, they’re setting up interviews without approval (already 6 this morning). I just think this is such a bad look for both of us. If anybody wants to know who’s hiring, DM me. Rant over

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Y'all are new so I'll clue you in on the secret - they are the pop up ads of the recruiting world. I recommend never engaging with them unless you are desperate, as they are notorious for sharing your resume with firms without your consent (sometimes even to your current employer!) and booking interviews without asking. They don't even screen for fit half the time. I'm up for VP this year and I still get first year analyst / associate roles from them. They literally just put your info into an automated system and then cross their fingers that a match happens so they can clip a fee

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Yes, I’m a full time recruiter and they are the two worst by far. Try Megan Grabow from Selby Jennings if you need a good recruiter.

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Second Selby Jennings as a quality recruiting firm.

*mandatory disclosure that my firm holds a financial interest in Selby Jennings' parent company*

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I work with every top firm and Pinpoint repeatedly lie to candidates saying that a firm wants to meet him or her. They have been blacklisted by many of the firms with whom I work. It's so imperative to work with a reputable recruiter- one who can prove she or he has connections and a strong reputation in this industry.

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Sometimes they chase you and ghost you at the same time, for the same position.

And yes Selby Jennings is generally more professional

After 19 emails and 10 calls to the MD, and 1 email with the entire company on the distro, somebody responded confirming termination 🙌🏼 dobby is free

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