Isn there a conflict betweeen the way they get paid and the help they can offer lawyers?
Yes, there is a potential conflict. At the end of the day, recruitment consultants are running a business and they need to make sales and keep their paying clients happy. We have heard from lawyers who have felt that their consultants were pushing inappropriate jobs or holding them back from the more popular roles – this is always going to be a risk in a sales-driven environment. Most consultants are sensible enough to realise that it is in their interests to marry the interests of employers and candidates. Some are more focused on simply making the sale than others. That is why it is so important to find a credible, honest consultant. A personal recommendation is best, and we are hoping that Moretolaw will become a proxy for this, as the recruitment consultant reviews develop. We will keep you updated on progress with law firms and recruitment consultants. If you have any comments about any of the issues raised here then do contact us (in total confidence).
