Should I apply to job direct or through recruiting agency?
Should I apply to job direct or through recruiting agency?
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I have found a job I want to proactively apply for. I am trying to decide whether to apply directly to the company with the job opportunity or through a recruiting agency.
I first learned of the job through an internet job search that ultimately linked me to a recruiting agency. I do not have a prior relationship with this agency or the recruiter. Coincidentally the recruiter has specifically contacted me via e-mail.
I was working on applying to this job and preparing my "job specific" cover letter. I then accidently ran across the same job on the Chemical Engineering Magazine job referrals I have sent to my e-mail.
My ideas are that the recruiter could offer an "inside track" to the job that may not be available through direct contact.
On the other hand if I apply direct then the hiring company will not have to pay a referral fee and this might be an advantage.
(Personally, I would seek the best candidate regardless, but I'm not sure everyone thinks the same way).
I want to try to maintain good relations with the recruiters. I routinely respond with "Thanks, but no thanks" to recruiters offering opportunities I am not interested in. I could always tell this recruiter I already applied, but that is definitely not true (a big white lie
)
Any suggestions are appreciated.
I first learned of the job through an internet job search that ultimately linked me to a recruiting agency. I do not have a prior relationship with this agency or the recruiter. Coincidentally the recruiter has specifically contacted me via e-mail.
I was working on applying to this job and preparing my "job specific" cover letter. I then accidently ran across the same job on the Chemical Engineering Magazine job referrals I have sent to my e-mail.
My ideas are that the recruiter could offer an "inside track" to the job that may not be available through direct contact.
On the other hand if I apply direct then the hiring company will not have to pay a referral fee and this might be an advantage.
(Personally, I would seek the best candidate regardless, but I'm not sure everyone thinks the same way).
I want to try to maintain good relations with the recruiters. I routinely respond with "Thanks, but no thanks" to recruiters offering opportunities I am not interested in. I could always tell this recruiter I already applied, but that is definitely not true (a big white lie
)Any suggestions are appreciated.





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Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
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I really wish companies would decide how they are going to recruit - through an agency or direct. Thereby eliminating such dilemmas internally and externally to their business.
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If the recruiter is not actively retained by the employer, and they are just fishing, it's probably safe to apply direct.
If the recruiter has a contract to fill the position, then you are on thin ice. If you back-door a recruiter in this case, it's likely that both the recruiter and the employer will permanently roundfile your resume.
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I don't think the hiring company went exclusive, as the job was posted on a very legitimate job board (Chemical Engineering Magazine jobs) thereby creating their own dilemma.
The recruiting agency is Talascend out of Mobile AL. I have no idea about their reputation.
The longer this goes on, the more split I become. I guess I will get out the coin.
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