What is the etiquette in working with a recruiter in general?
So glad you asked! Recruiters appreciate honest communication! So if you are working with multiple agencies or are actively submitting resumes to prospective employers on your own, it would be better for everyone if you let the recruiter know. You don’t have to give a lot of details but a recruiter is working on your behalf, might as well make life easier on everyone. Recruiters worth their salt never send unsolicited resumes and always contact the candidate before sending a resume to a prospective client employer. A good recruiter will at least conduct a phone interview with you so they can properly present you – and even better- meet you in person, if at all possible. So keep it simple, keep it honest and keep the communication lines open. You never want to burn your bridges with anyone – including a recruiter who can so easily influence the way a search can go. Like many others out there- recruiters can forgive but they rarely forget! 10) What about online recruiters- should I post