Should I Tell a Recruiter I Was Laid Off?

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The old line about always being honest isn’t always good advice when it comes to job hunting.  Interviewing for a job isn’t about being a honest person, unfortunately. It’s about landing yourself a good spot. There are certain things you should be careful about disclosing and being laid off is one of them. Now, there … Read more

Do Recruiters Take a Cut of your Salary?

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A common question among people who start working with a staffing agency is if the recruiter will take a cut of your salary. It’s a reasonable question to ask. Because many people don’t know exactly how staffing agencies work. And it can be confusing. There is a lot of mystery surrounding the process of recruiting … Read more

How Much Do Recruiters Charge?

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I can’t tell you how many times a person asked me how much my firm cost. They assumed that recruiters charged. And it’s not a bad question. And I’ve also had companies contact me (and every other recruiter I know has as well) who have asked if they have to pay a fee. The answer … Read more