Can you work with multiple job recruiters?

If one recruiter has no working relationship with companies you really want to work for, you can work with a different recruiter. Having your resume distributed and pushed by many recruiters could hurt you. Xu cautioned that problems can arise when multiple recruiters submit a candidate to the same employer.

How many headhunters should you work with?

I’ve usually told candidates that 1-3 recruiters should suffice, as long as everyone brings something different to the table. It wouldn’t make sense to have 2 or 3 cooks in the kitchen if they are all making the same omelet.

Is it bad to work with a recruiter?

Working with a recruiter can be a great way to advance your job search. But, remember it’s just one avenue. So, take the experience at face value: They can help you find your next position—and that’d be a great outcome for everyone.

Can you work for two agencies at the same time?

Generally yes, you can work for two employers at the same time.

Do recruiters want you to get the job?

Recruiters Want You to Land a Job (For Better or Worse) (It doesn’t come out of your pay. It’s just an added expense for the company who hires you.) This often works in your favor. Since their bonus is typically 20-25\% of your base salary, they’ll try to get you a great offer.

Should job hunters work with multiple recruiters?

Job hunters likely think working with multiple recruiters will give them an edge, but as IT recruiter Tim Heard points out, working with multiple recruiters can also present problems that you should understand before making the decision.

Is it worth it to hire a recruiter?

NO. For one, company recruiters are glorified HR people. An like most HR people they can very sensitive and easy to offend and once you offend them, your chances of getting a job is between hell no and hell f-ing no. Keep in mind it’s not the recruiter who makes the hiring decision but the manager you will be working for.

Do you have a relationship with the recruiter or employer?

Not only do you have your relationship with the employer to consider, but also your relationship with the recruiter.

Do recruiters take your resume?

Be aware of what legitimate recruiters call the paper mills. These are recruiters who will take your resume, boil it down to two or three lines that summarize who you are and what you do, and broadcast the information out to about a million potential employers. This shotgun blast approach to getting your name out is very unlikely to get you a job.