Re:We Don't Have a Talent Shortage. We Have a Sucker Shortage
by sixtypoundhound on Saturday April 20, 2019 @06:25PM
(#19709279)
Actually, most recruiters I've run into tend to try to force a candidate to accept a "reasonable" offer rather than holding out for the best offer. They only get paid if a deal closes; while it may be in your best interest to hold out for another $10K, that will likely cost them a commission (and be opposed)
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:We Don't Have a Talent Shortage. We Have a Sucker Shortage
by listenallyall on Saturday April 20, 2019 @06:42PM
(#19709368)
100% correct, recruiters want to close the deal, not let it slip away over salary negotiations. And they want to get hired again (they get paid by the company, not the recruit) so saving that company 10, 15k is definitely in the best interest of the recruiter.
Re:We Don't Have a Talent Shortage. We Have a Sucker Shortage
by infinite8s on Monday April 22, 2019 @01:41PM
(#19720908)
Also true of real estate agents, or really anybody who gets paid a percentage of a successful transaction.