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Originally Posted by cantdrv55
I recently "burned" a recruiter and I feel really bad about it but had to do what's best for me and family. He contacted me, coached and prepped me before the interviews. I sold myself and was offered the job but my current employer matched the offer and then some so I ended up staying. Recruiter wasn't happy but I did recommend two other reps to him.
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And if you believe any of the statistics - in 70% of the cases - you will not be in that job in 2 years.
Unfortunately - svandamme - who you were called by - was someone who is a data builder (Sourcing Specialist is one of the titles). Probably from an English speaking 3rd world country. They verified your skills and updated your status. You then were probably flagged as someone who is more of a casual job seeker (only because you did not hang up immediately)
I get hit up almost weekly from foreign entities wanting to take over our "sourcing" of candidates.
A recruiter / headhunter - a quality version - will be professional, quick, concise. If I know what company you are working for - I already know what you are being paid. If I'm good at my job - I already know your supervisor is banging the receptionist and everybody is worried the ceo is dipping into the 401K contributions.
Really - be courteous - be professional - keep contact information. You never know when you might need it. This day and age, it's beneficial to cast a wide net in a job search. That includes friends and family, professional associations, that includes social media and that also includes agencies and head hunters.