On several occasions the recruiter has told me that she will call me back to set up an interview. I never received a call. She blamed this on a Manager not returning her pages. However, this same manager has always been prompt in returning my pages.
2006-06-21 03:45:37 · 9 answers · asked by jeannieejenkins 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You don't really "get past" a recruiter typically. What they do is that they forward your resume to companies that might be interested. It's similar to you mailing your resume to the company except that it might be slightly more directed if the company hired a recruiter.
So, if the company doesn't answer back, then they're not interested and there's not much the recruiter can do anyway. It's in both parties best interest to open communication lines if they think the candidate would be a good fit. It's also in the best interests of the recruiter to send out your resume instead of just mothballing it because they earn their pay from placements.
Of course, if your resume is just horrid, they might not want to forward it because it would lower the signal to noise from an otherwise reputable source, but if there's some chance at all, they will forward your resume along. Recruiters typically only have a certain range of companies that they deal with, so move on to another one or try contacting companies directly.
The manager of the company will always be more polite to you because they don't want to burn bridges and they might not talk that much to their HR department. The recruiter above is also correct in that you shouldn't be going around the recruiter. It's bad form generally. If you don't trust the recruiter, then either try another one that you do trust or don't use them and contact companies directly. It's even better if you have connections because then you don't have to deal with all that, but not everyone does.
The person who mentioned "What Color is your Parachute?" is on the right track. It's a decent read if you're looking for a job.
2006-06-21 04:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by Arbitrage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, several issues:
1) Why are you paging the manager if there is a recruiter involved?
2) Since you ARE paging the manager (which is inappropriate, if the hiring manager has retained a recruiter), has he/she asked you for an interview?
3) If you are unhappy with the recruiter's performance, can you request another recruiter be assigned to you?
As a tech recruiter myself, when someone "goes around" me to talk to the hiring manager, I drop them like a hot potato. They obviously cannot follow or respect a chain of command-ergo, they will have trouble following simple directions with the company that has retained ME to hire FOR them.
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but that is how it typically works.
2006-06-21 03:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by MTGurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are trying to get a job at a big company. Write to their "Investor Relations Dept" and request a copy pf their annual report. This will give you an overview of the company including the names of specific individuals whom you might contact directly. Most important, read the report carefully so that you can talk intelligently about the company, it's prospects and the way you feel you could contribute. Also read the book "What Color is Your Parachute" to be sure you are pursuing a job that will bring you satisfaction.
2006-06-21 03:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by paul_design 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if the recruiter will take you to the manager or call the manager yourself
2006-06-21 03:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by pistolpete797@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recruiters are usually looking for people with a lot of corporate or large office experience. She may be blowing you off or just incompetent. Try to find another.
2006-06-21 04:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by composertype 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on something nice and show up in person. This shows that you are SERIOUS about the interview. It's harder for them to "blow you off" if you're standing in the office. If you don't get anywhere the first visit, "pop in" every 3-4 days.
2006-06-21 03:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by 126783mn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the recruiter's manager/boss and communicate your frustration in a calm and prefessional manner. NO EMOTION and no blame.
"I am disappointed that XX was unable to follow through with her commitments to me on a consistent basis. Would you please find out what the blocks are and help me resolve them?"
Good luck.
2006-06-21 03:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps contact another recruiter.
2006-06-21 03:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish that I knew myself. I'll be reading the replies to find the answer.
2006-06-21 03:49:31 · answer #9 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋