Why?

9 Comments

1. AnonymousJune 26,2022 at 8:01PM UTC

   I've experienced it for years. They want something for nothing. I'm a Senior Accountant so I appeal to them as a role in data entry (no offense to anyone in that profession)

   Recruiters have jobs to do as well: fill roles ASSUMING they are legit jobs.

   I've sent resumes, portfolios and that usually shuts down the ignorant staffing agencies

2. AnonymousJune 26,2022 at 9:11PM UTC

   I guess once linked in figures out how to link profiles with companies of interest more accurately with AI, this issue may eventually be reduced or go away completely.

3. AnonymousJune 27,2022 at 12:33AM UTC

   I've found 90% of my jobs from my network referrals. Once you get to a level above the mismanagement level you really gain headhunter value when you network, when people are talking about you and referring you.

4. AnonymousJuly 30,2022 at 1:48PM UTC

   I got a good giggle out of the unintended “mismanagement” :)

5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 27,2022 at 6:32AM UTC

   What have you done so far in your jobsearch?

6. Amy Carissa OliverJune 27,2022 at 2:10PM UTC

   It's not necessarily that they are trying to get something for nothing. HR's and recruiters' responsibility is to fill a role with the greatest potential candidate for the least amount of cost. That's it. Also remember that some organizations pay more already for certain positions.

   Great story for you: Two years ago, I was looking for a new position and I was offered a "promotion" at another org for a $36,000 per year PAY CUT. Imagine that this means they were paying the job I actually had, probably $46,000 less than I was making at the time. We had gone through three interviews, etc. by the time they offered me that job. It was a huge waste of everyone's time and we were all very sad. I have LinkedIn premium and my salary expectations are listed. I also don't apply to positions that say "salary commensurate with experience." If someone can't be up front with me about what they're expecting to pay then I can't waste my time with them.

   I've also recently told a recruiter, "Wow, that sounds like a great opportunity, but you need to go back to them and ask what the salary range is. I am not putting together anything, and not even shining up my resume for you unless they can hit XXX range."

7. AnonymousJune 27,2022 at 3:59PM UTC

   If you are at the executive level, you will be contacted by a more savvy Headhunter who is hired by the company with the opening with very specific skills and experience in mind.

   Recruiters will be filling much lower level roles with broader jib descriptions and lower salary requirements.

   It sounds like the recruiters you're hearing from are casting a wide net for mid to lower level candidates. They are just looking to get a large number if candidates from all levels. They usually are combing lined, indeed and Monster for their numbers.

   I wouldn't waste my time as these lower level positions are not what you are aiming for at all.

8. LaurenJune 27,2022 at 5:37PM UTC

   Keep in mind (like any roles/industries) not everyone is good at their job. These recruiters are probably young and don’t know the difference. Also, a lot of crappy recruiting firms are very metrics heavy, which means in order to get metrics the recruiter may need to reach out to those under/over qualified. It’s nothing personal

9. AnonymousAugust 15,2022 at 9:51PM UTC

   I've worked for both small and large corporations. It seems like small and medium-sized businesses attract less experienced talent with advanced titles. I've lived it myself - I went from being a senior consultant at larger company to the COO of a small company (120 employees). Then, I moved to another large company for a title of Sr Director of Ops.

   One thing I've learned is to make sure my LinkedIn job descriptions and accomplishments for each role are very clear. Since I've made that change, I've received less "low ball" opportunities from recruiters on LI.