I’ve covered this topic before. Probably numerous times. But like the old
Going around a recruiter for a position for which a recruiter has already eliminated you is a really, really bad idea. Despite the fact that you, the
This question popped up in a forum; and you can read it, my responses to the question and various comments, along with other expressed viewpoints.
Then I saw another post by Liz Ryan that is right on target. While the primary gist of her article is about the arrogance of a recruiter on a panel discussion, she also said this ...
Unscrupulous search people are famous for throwing resumes at employers they have no relationships with, just to try and get a toehold.
That's bad for you, if you are one of the candidates who resume is being tossed about, because once a headhunter puts your resume into the employer's system that company is obligated to pay him a search fee if they hire you. By arriving through the search channel versus approaching the employer on your own, you become 25% more expensive to the employer (a typical search fee being 25% of the first year's comp plan). That makes you less appealing for many opportunities, not more!
It’s a sad truth. And another very good reason to make sure you are in control of your recruiter relationships ... and your resume!