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Is Headhunting ethical?

I always wondered if a Headhunter with a christian or any other faith background find themselves questioning their morals when pursuing a high profile candidate using unethical headhunting techniques like 'lying through their teeth' when getting past the gatekeeper and then subsequently probing the company until you find your target?

What are your thoughts...is headhunting ethical?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Beauford on July 9, 2009 at 11:27am
We have traced the responses to this thread and they are coming from inside the house!
Permalink Reply by Rayanne on July 9, 2009 at 1:30pm
stick a fork in me.
Permalink Reply by D. Drayden on July 9, 2009 at 1:32pm
I didn't do it......I ran really fast after Sandra zapped me. Sorry for resurrecting the "dead" guys! LOL!

Sandra McCartt said:
Look for the tinfoil hat!! LOL,LOL,LOL.

Eric Beauford said:
We have traced the responses to this thread and they are coming from inside the house!
Permalink Reply by Eric Beauford on July 9, 2009 at 2:06pm
Did we ever decide if head hunting is ethical?
Permalink Reply by D. Drayden on July 9, 2009 at 2:08pm
Based on what I have read, I think that would depend on who you asked...LOL

Eric Beauford said:
Did we ever decide if head hunting is ethical?
Permalink Reply by Brian K. Johnston on February 28, 2013 at 12:23pm

Does A Duck Have A "Water-Tight" Ass?

Permalink Reply by Stephanie McDonald on February 28, 2013 at 1:09pm

I haven't had to tell a lie to get past gatekeepers. And I'm not religious so it's a non issue.

BTW, I was corporate HR for 13 years and raided all the time! Don't fool yourself thinking we aren't adding that value. Not everyone WILL do it, but my teams always did. 

Permalink Reply by bill josephson on February 28, 2013 at 1:24pm

Fortunately, today, we've societally "evolved" to self-indulgent morally relative situational ethics, so no longer need to ask that question regarding gatekeepers, unlike 32 years ago when I became a 3rd party recruiter.

As a 10 Commandment (not chapter and verse) traditional Reform Jew married to a Catholic/Italian balancing morality with our "evolved" world I wouldn't say I lie to gatekeepers--just not completely forthcoming on the true intent of the phone call.  Usually a "confidential" matter only able to be discussed and that they'd "likely" remember a previous interaction qualifying that response ever so slightly.  All's fair in love, war, and in business protecting your family........right?

Permalink Reply by Mike Hayden on February 28, 2013 at 5:18pm

As an Executive recruiter I offer an opportunity and nothing more. The decision is theirs! I will never twist, manipulate, or force someone to take my job. Over 15 years I have had more thanks than anything!

Permalink Reply by Dan Ogden on March 7, 2013 at 12:07pm

The fact is, you do not have to be dishonest to successfully recruit.

It's just the path of least resistance for many, though for my money the truth is easier to remember.

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