a jobseeker and her money…
Recruiting.com’s post about paying for the employment process reminded me of something that comes up occasionally in my recruiting efforts.
A reputable recruiting firm will never ask a jobseeker to pay for the firm’s services in representing her. Recruiting and staffing firms make their money by charging fees to the companies looking for candidates, not candidates looking for companies. If you meet with a recruiter who asks you for money, get up and walk out. I don’t trust anyone who wants to take money from people who don’t have jobs just to help them find one- it reeks of taking advantage of people’s desperation.