5 Common Misconceptions about Recruitment Consultants

There a number of jobseekers and companies who prefer to get the services of recruitment consultants. For jobseekers, recruitment consultants provide them the opportunity to a diverse array of companies that they otherwise would not have access to. Companies prefer to shorten the recruitment process and broaden their search for individuals.

But on the other side, there are a number of individuals and companies who avoid recruitment consultants. Some individuals prefer to go the hiring managers themselves and some companies want their own HR team to do the sourcing. Why? There are a number of rumors floating around that puts recruitment consultants in a bad light.

We’ve listed down some of these misconceptions and prove to you that these are just that, misconceptions. There is no truth to them.

5 Common Misconceptions about Recruitment Consultants

1.      They’re out there to leech off you. Most people perceive recruitment consultants are just there to get your money. True, they do get a certain commission based on the salary of the chosen applicants. But it is not an absurd amount. The fees vary depending on the level of position you want them to fill up. If you want someone for an executive position with that much experience, the fees will be higher. That’s because they’re harder to source. Recruitment consultants have to use all their resources to find you not just good applicants but the great ones. The fees only justify the effort that was placed into their recruitment.

2.      They don’t do their jobs well. Contrary to public belief, recruitment consultants worked hard to provide the companies the best talents out there. If they’re not in front of a desk doing their job, it doesn’t mean they don’t work at all. Recruitment consultants are always on their toes. They have to rush from one meeting to another, pitching their presentations to clients, arranging the line ups. They’re working even after office hours.

3.      They don’t return your calls. There are so many applicants being handled by recruitment consultants that they could not possibly call each one of them. They will contact those who stood out. These are the people with potential. These are the candidates who have the qualities that the clients sought after. They are the ones who will be shortlisted. If they don’t call you, maybe your resume wasn’t impressive enough or your qualifications do not currently meet the requirements of their clients.

4.      They don’t give impartial treatment to the candidates. True. But there’s a good reason for it. Some jobseekers will think that only those who have good credentials are favored by recruitment consultants. But the truth is, that is exactly why clients hire the services of the recruitment consultants, to weed out the list and provide them with only a handful of candidates that are fit for the job. So ost probably, jobseekers who have better resumes will be in contact with the recruitment consultants more frequently than the rest. But another factor is the kind of recruitment consultant you are working with. You have to check which positions they are looking for. If they prefer only to book executive positions and you are going for a more junior position then, change your recruitment consultant to some other that would suit your current needs.

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