Recruters Part 2 (whats a good firm to use)

[Gymmeh]

Would anyone know of a good recruiting firm?

I have gotten interviews and even job offers with recruiting firms but for some reason they never seem to be as successes full with the business end (the $$ and cents) as if I just found a job myself.

For example, I just this week went for an interview across country through a firm and everything was taken care of, the interview was great. They guys interviewing me said I have unique training which fits their company well and they would hire me if all went well with the recruiter and they would even give me some money to move...they then took me out for dinner and we hung out the rest of the day… I thought I had this one nailed…

The only negative thing they said was that they don’t like recruiters and said some will normally screw things up... and they told me that if things down work out to contact them in a year after the recruiter contract expired because they liked me.

Now that I am home I got a call from the recruiter saying that he didn’t think things where going to work out. What the heck happened???!!

Does anyone have the names of successful recruiters?

 

[michelebattle]

There are different types of "recruiting" firms out there. Mainly you will work with either a contingency firm or a retained firm. Contingency basically means...they get paid if they place someone in a position. Multiple firms can be working on one position at a time...which creates competition and low quality service...these are "turn and burn" firms. The retained firms are paid no matter what. There are basic fees set up between the firm and the hiring company. As I said, they get paid no matter what and they have good base salaries...so there is no reason for these people to give low quality service to the clients or the candidates. They really do care about helping place the right person in a position as it creates more long term opportunities than just "what's happening today." In regards to firms that work specifically in the engineering world...you should check out rsmr dot com. They have a great reputation and superior staff.

 

[Zogzog]

Pick up some trade magazines for your trade, they will have ads in there. Industry specific headhunters have the best contacts.

 

[BRGENG]

Many recruiters simple take job postings listed in local newspapers or on company websites and reprint them. After being contacted by a candidate they will call the firm and explain the price they want if the engineer is hired. I have had recruiters ask for over $5000 for an employee, I have never and will never pay a recruiter for their services. If you search a little you can typically find the original posting on the web and will have better luck landing the job.

 

[JamesBarlow]

As The Tick pointed out I have only had good experience with smaller firms. The big ones just seem more concerned about putting bodies in the interviewing seats then helping people find jobs.

That's just my experience but I stay away from the larger firms.

 

[civilperson]

Use them all simultaneously, and send your resume to ALL possible employers previous to contacting recruiters.

 

[TheTick]

If a firm sends your resume to an employer without asking first, STOP using them immediately and forever.

Always get the actual name of an employer before allowing your resume to be sent. Many HR departments will simply trash any and all double-referrals.

 

[jayken]

ive recently been getting job propositions from various recruiters, two of which actually/amazingly are in line for the type of work I'm looking for... One from Ensynch Inc. and another from Convergenz LLC.

Anyone know anything about these two? The fact that they got what kind of job I'm looking for right has perked my interest.

 

[civilperson]

jeremykim,
The recruiters you cite do not have any jobs, they have the name of companies that have the jobs! Negociate with the companies and remember that the recruiter will get almost 50% of a years' salary for their fee or 40% override of your hourly rate for contract asignments.

 

[Gymmeh]

Thank you all! Good stuff to know!