Not so, For the most part, recruiters make the market price higher across the boards, and they provide services for the lazy interviewer (who could get the positions theme selves, but always have an excuse for not wanting or just not looking hard enough) It is not like its Euclidean Geometry or something. Recruiters provide a service. And the main goal is to make money, not by return business, but by reputation. If that means you want or need more money they will try and get you that. If they think you are priced out, they will help broker your deal differently to GET YOU THE JOB!!! or at least an offer, right?
but for the most part, what I have seen is; the true developer never has had to worry about what the salary was. Especially in NYC. If you re good, you will get what you want. And if you look, not even that hard, you can find a job right now... and the true definition of a headhunter - is to find a good head (applicant/candidate) and market them because you think they are good and place able. A recruiter, does just that, provides a service. On 1/18/07, michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:18:54 -0500 Scott Mattocks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > By the way, shouldn't the recruiter be able to answer that question > the best? It's their job to get people the best they can. Not always. In realestate; there is a buyer's rep and a seller's rep. Each side works for a commission; and if I'm not mistaken is bound by an agreement. One could, of course, work both sides. Head hunting has no such bounding. The head hunter could take either side of the transaction without obligation to reveal anything. They could be a "super hero for the workin' man" and negotiate to get the recruit the maximum price for their services.. or more likely, they will work for the company to get them the most talent for the least price. This will ensure return business; even if they are paid a slice of the salary as commission. I am of the belief that the head hunter works for themselves, not the recruit. They want to score a match so they get paid. They may not necessarily be in our corner. They are, after all, hunting heads. -- michael (this address does not accept public email) _______________________________________________ New York PHP Community Talk Mailing List http://lists.nyphp.org/mailman/listinfo/talk NYPHPCon 2006 Presentations Online http://www.nyphpcon.com Show Your Participation in New York PHP http://www.nyphp.org/show_participation.php
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