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Ok be honest, candidates. I really love this set of questions, I’ve been considering shifting my current interview style to these questions - I think they really give you an idea of who this person would be within the work setting. But the questions almost feel too deep for a recruiter to ask. What would you think if a recruiter took a different path and asked these questions instead of the usual ones?
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Does the recruiter know that the role changed substantially?
I think you need to have an honest conversation with the recruiter for two purposes:
- if they keep placing candidates into this company and they aren’t happy with the roles, the recruiter will piss off the talent they work with. They need to be aware that this company is pulling those shenanigans.
- if they find you another job, losing 1 potential commission in the first gig but replacing it with a potential commission in another gig that yield you being happy long term will likely refer other talent to them, which should yield a better situation long term.
6 months is longer than I would have given it. Have the conversation, let them understand what the situation is and give them a chance to resolve it.
Agree completely.
Depending on how long you gave it and the terms of their contract, they may not have gotten paid if you left too soon.
The recruiter may not want to tarnish their relationship with the agency that you bounced from. You’re 1 person. That agency represents many other roles and a more $$ than you do.
It’s not about what the recruiter thinks of you - it’s about their reputation.
I’d find a different recruiter.
But if the client makes a habit of this, other people might also choose to leave roles before the recruiter is fully compensated for the placement. They may value having this information, even if it's a one-off thing.
I would talk with the recruiter but approach it very delicately and be clear that I valued the relationship with them.
External recruiters (at least the good ones) aren’t about the fee they got for placing you and anyway, they are almost always paid within 90 days after your start date. And furthermore, their reputation is based on your (and other candidates they have placed) happiness - so I strongly disagree with the other comment. That being said, nearly all contracts between clients and recruiters stipulate they cannot place a candidate from the client, so in all likelihood they cannot actually be the one to place you again. If it were me, I’d reach back out to your recruiter. Recruiters know other recruiters, and if you had a good relationship, they can help you find the right person to help! I’ve done this a couple of times in the past for candidates myself!
I agree! If the role has changed since the original agreement you should bring it up to the recruiter. There are several ways that recruiter can manage this situation to prevent damage to the relationship with that company and find you a better fit.
Since you have given the job an honest try for longer than 90 days the recruiter may be able to help you. The only issue may be that your job hopping (a terrible term) may be your downfall especially if it’s been less than a year. However, if your talent outweighs your job history you should be fine. It wouldn’t hurt to reach out to that recruiter and speak with them.
Do it! As a recruiter I value feedback, and like to check in with candidates to see how things are going at the job. Sometimes like in your case, it’s just not a great fit & that’s ok! I think it speaks volumes that you gave it your best shot & even stayed that long. But I wouldn’t worry one bit, and if you enjoyed working with the recruiter, I’m sure they’d be happy to find something better for you.
Good luck!
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I think it’s actually important that you do go back to that recruiter! As a recruiter I’m so bummed to almost always be the last to know when a placement of mine doesn’t work out. I need to know all the nitty gritty about my clients — good and bad — in order to recruit effectively for them. And if you are a quality candidate they will of course want to work with you again too.
Go back to them. I had a similar situation and had no issues going back. Depends on the situation I guess. 🤷♂️
I would definitely reach out and let them know what is going on. If you had a good rapport with them and trust they will completely understand
As well it is good for them to know what is going on so they know how to handle the client relationship in the future
It sounds like the job didn’t work out at no fault to the recruiter and you and a good recruiter will want you to be in a job that makes you happy and where you are a good fit on both sides
A lot of recruiters will think, I got this person a job 6 months ago now they want to get another one. Wahoo I can get paid twice!