Why Do Recruiters “Fall Off the Earth”?

As a Recruiter, I am often asked, “Why do recruiters incessantly contact me about a job, only to disappear once I’ve been submitted?”

Let me assure you, you are not alone. The lack of proper follow through by recruiters is not only an epidemic, it’s also pretty lame. I’m going to expand upon some of the reasons this typically occurs, so you can be proactive when – not if – it happens to you. Read more

What Should You Expect From Your Recruiter?

Whether you are a hiring manager or an employee, you’ve no doubt used a recruiter before. You may have some definite opinions about recruiters; either positive or negative. Especially in today’s job economy, recruiters can save you time and effort. Before working with a recruiter, there are a few evaluation questions you may want to ask, to make sure your recruiter is working with your best interest in mind. Read more

Giving your notice? Expect a counteroffer

So you’ve interviewed for that dream job and gotten an offer. Congratulations! Time to give your notice to your current employer. How will your boss take the news? Maybe he or she will begin looking for your replacement; however, there is a good chance they will make a counteroffer to persuade you to stay.

Here is what you need to know about counteroffers:

- Don’t flatter yourself, it has nothing to do with your skills/abilities. The likely reason you got the counteroffer is to buy your boss some time to find your replacement. Everyone is expendable.

- Counteroffers never work. Ever. Once you have given notice, you are seen as “disloyal” and no matter what your employer says they will replace you at the first opportunity.

- They may make more than one counteroffer! No matter how many times they beg you to stay, it’s still going to end in you being unemployed.

Additionally, it’s always best to keep the name of your new employer private. Some people will go to great lengths to impede your success if they feel a need for vindication.