10 Things That Recruiters Do That Irritate Me - A Recruiter

One of my more recent articles was written by a long time technical contact and friend of mine titled "7 Things That Recruiters Do To Irritate Me". Apparently it wasn't clear who actually wrote the "meat" of that posting but it was someone who'd dealt with recruiters for the last several years as a candidate/job seeker. I added a few talking points but it was more of an outlet for someone that I have a pile of respect for and though that his opinions should be heard by my readers.

10 Things That Recruiters Do That Irritate Me - A Recruiter

2 bit hustlers, handlers, pimps, brokers, body shops, douche bags and schmarmy placement firm ass hats, this one's for you.

1. Assuming that you are the more important than your client - the person sitting across the table from you. We both need each other so drop the 'tude.

2. Showing up late for the interview you scheduled but holding against the job seeker when they are late - even if there's a valid excuse. (kids, traffic, car trouble)

3. Answering your cell phone or replying to emails during an interview....that you (recruiter) scheduled.

4. Requiring the job seeker to sign an agreement (not called a "contract" until later) before agreeing the to the "privileged" of being interviewed by you.

5. Submitting candidates to multiple clients without the permission of the job seeker, only to "mark your territory."

6. Not providing feedback if your candidate doesn't do well on an interview with your client. No one likes to be the bearer of bad news but grow up and do your job.

7. Assuming that if a person has an accent, that you need to speak louder. The volume of your voice doesn't automatically convert your over pronounced shrill into Spanish, French, Hindi, etc. (see video below)

8. Scheduling an interview late in the afternoon on Friday but rescheduling because you want to leave the office early. L A M E If you can't keep your schedule, don't make the appointment. We all want to go home early on Friday. It's not easy for people to move their schedule around and it's very disrespectful.

9. Not providing all the information for a job seeker to make an informed decision. (Ohhhh...yeahhh....I forgot to tell you that one day a week you have to clean out the refrigerator...sorry 'bout that!)

10. Being dishonest....no excuse. That's why you are a schmarmy ass hat.

The Anti Pimp