Job hunting / Interview

LAmigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 13:15
Last edited 15/02/2021 - 13:18

Hello

Thanks in advance for your help.

I have been looking for a job for quite a while now, and last week (on Thurs) I went for interview to a recruiter. I liked the job and the pay rates are great.

The recruiter said they will arrange an interview with the employer, however I do not know when, or sometimes recruitment companies do not even contact you after all the hassle.

Last week on Friday I got another 2 phone calls about the jobs I applied for. Pay rates are not as good as via recruitment agency.

In a nutshell, I don't want to let the other two jobs slip while trying to chace the first job with the "promised job interview".

The question is: can I contact the recruiter and explain the situation? Or they would not care?

***For the last two jobs I have already done video interviews in the beginning of applications.

Thanks again everyone

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  • SF3 on 15/02/2021 - 13:19
    +5

    The question is: can I contact the recruiter and explain the situation? Or they would not care?

    Yes and it won't matter. That way, you'll see if they 2nd recruiter is legit or just want to bait you.

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    • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 13:31

      Thanks for your reply. I just called the recruiter, they said they will call my potential employer today to check if he will arrange an interview or not.

  • dasher86 on 15/02/2021 - 13:25
    +16

    My advice if you have been looking for a job for quite a while… do not let a guaranteed job slip through your hands over promises.
    the interview may never happen.
    You may interview and not get the job.

    Unless of course we are talking about dream jobs here and $$$s difference in pay.

    • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 13:32

      Thanks for your reply. I think the same way

  • Hardlyworkin on 15/02/2021 - 13:26
    +7

    Hello friend of Satan. When you have landed one of the jobs, worry about it then. A promise of an interview sounds like the cheque is in the mail.

    • pao2x on 15/02/2021 - 13:30

      Lol @ diabloamigo

      • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 13:35

        Yep Lucifer Morningstar šŸ˜. Yeah especially from recruitment agency I don't really trust them…

  • jtc13 on 15/02/2021 - 13:39
    +6

    My advice - keep going with all possible job application processes. If you get one of the other jobs you can still progress with the one you most want any way. If you get the one you want simply resign from either of the undesired jobs.

    Employers generally have a probationary period before they make you permanent… But this works both ways. I have had many employees resign in the probation period as they have a better job. Depending on how good the employee was I may try to keep them by matching salary but if I could not and they left for a better job with better money, I always understood this.

    Sometimes it was frustrating as the employer as you have also spent time recruiting etc but it is only fair if the candidate has a better offer and you can't match it.

    • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 14:05

      Thanks for your reply. It was a great advice.

    • buckethat on 15/02/2021 - 15:11

      Wish every employer were as understanding as you are.

      • jtc13 on 15/02/2021 - 22:23
        +2

        I would ask what can the employer do if you resign in the probationary period as you have a better offer?

        Other than saying they are angry… Nothing. There is no legal recourse for them. Just like if the employer dismisses you in the probationary period. They don't have to tell you why other than you did not meet their expectations during the probationary period.

        If you have gone permanent full time and want to resign you may have to give the contractual notice period at worst. Usually 4 weeks notice.

        • Quantumcat on 16/02/2021 - 13:26
          +1

          The employer can just be very annoyed, and could bad mouth you to others, reducing your chances of employment in the future

        • dizzle on 16/02/2021 - 19:16

          Depending on the industry, some can be very small circles. Even something considered big like retail: If you burn a manager in Myers, you never know if they'll be your next manager/hiring manager in JB hifi/Sheridan/Country Road. I've seen that come back and bite people in the past.

          Saying that, I think it depends more on how you leave. If you just say "screw this, here's my 1 week notice" and then not do much for the last week, that will matter.

          I have left in the probation period before (month 5 of 6), but felt I had put in a good effort to make it work. It just wasn't the right fit for me. My manager understood and gave me a good reference.

  • holdenmg on 15/02/2021 - 13:46

    Contact the recruiter and thank them for the opportunity to learn more about working with Company X.

    Tell the recruiter that your are keen to talk further with the Company at a mutually convenient time and can be contact by Phone.

  • hentabara on 15/02/2021 - 14:04
    +13

    Never trust recruitment company.
    They will contact you when they need you.
    They work for themself and not for you.

    • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 14:06
      +1

      That's true

  • Cheaplikethebird on 15/02/2021 - 14:13
    +4

    The recruitment agency is dangling a carrot in front of you to get you on their books. Usually the awesome role they're showing off isn't even looking to hire for another few months (they're probably not even the exclusive recruiter for it), while you're waiting to hear back on the awesome role the recruiter will come back with a bunch of other roles 'just to get you working'.

    Bird in the hand mate - take the job you got offered and if this awesome role does materialize then you can just walk out. Don't tell the recruiter sh*t, it's not in your best interest.

  • isthatallyougot on 15/02/2021 - 14:31
    +2

    As long as you have no job offers for any of the roles , pursue all of them. If anyone asks if you are interviewing anywhere else, say NO. Take the first job that you are offered and then leave if something better comes along.

    • Donaldhump on 15/02/2021 - 15:08

      id say YES, may hurry their decision, and its the truth, they would either not respect your or know your lying if you say No

      • jtc13 on 15/02/2021 - 22:16

        Tend to agree. Nothing wrong with saying you are interviewing for other jobs. Shows you are working hard to find your next role and can create urgency if they think you are a good candidate.

    • dizzle on 15/02/2021 - 15:09

      If anyone asks if you are interviewing anywhere else, say NO.

      I can see the reason, however I take the other view. If they think you are not in demand they can take their time and continue interviewing others before making a decision.

      If they think you are in demand they are more likely to rush the decision to say yes/no. If it's no, at least you're not wasting further time/thoughts.

  • Donaldhump on 15/02/2021 - 14:45
    +1

    job interviewing is like dating,
    until anyone has said yes, you are single and should have mulitple options on the go. (its not like they don't)

    thus don't bother to tell them, if they had any intelligence, they would know you're looking else where, and if your not then that's your issue.

    • jv on 15/02/2021 - 14:51

      job interviewing is like dating

      1st base ???

      • Donaldhump on 15/02/2021 - 14:56

        the job interview itself I guess.

        until commitment given / job offered, keep looking.

  • tsunamisurfer on 15/02/2021 - 14:54
    +1

    Always treat a meeting with a recruitment agent as a simple meet and greet.

    There is no guarantee or even a hint of a guarantee of anything other than your CV is in their books.

    If the other 2 jobs eventuate, take them.

  • netjock on 15/02/2021 - 15:01
    +1

    Go to all interview until you have a job offer in hand.

  • What is rrp on 15/02/2021 - 15:11
    +1

    in my experience recruiters are not the best bunch, in terms of getting back to you and keeping your interests at the forefront.

  • randombrick on 15/02/2021 - 15:33
    +4

    Never trust a recruitment agency - a lot of them are at the same scale as a real estate agent.

    I have had recruiters that have ads up but when you call them - "It's already fulfilled but I will keep your deets on file". Of course, two weeks later, the ad is still up.

    Then there are the ones that ask for details (I had one that sent me four questions in four separate emails) and then go radio-silent.

    P.S.: No offence to recruiters reading this but almost all my experience with a recruitment agencies have been negative. I have had better success dealing directly with the employer.

  • pantsparty on 15/02/2021 - 17:27
    +2

    You are overthinking it. You donā€™t need to tell the recruiter anything until one of the other jobs makes an offer and sends you a contract. Recruitment can be a brutal industry - donā€™t think that they are your friend.

    Donā€™t potentially burn any bridges before you have crossed to the other side.

    • SlavOz on 16/02/2021 - 18:30

      This. Just continue with every application you get. If and when you get offered a job, you can start worrying about other potentially better offers.

  • Amigo666 on 15/02/2021 - 18:10

    Thanks everyone for your advices. They are all great.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/02/2021 - 06:34
    +1

    Beware of promises. Itā€™s not really a promise unless itā€™s in writing. Words have very little weight while hiring and firing or employment. If they really want to give you a job, they would secure it with a written contract. If nothings in writing then thereā€™s no obligation for ANY party to waste time for anyone.

  • equitygame on 02/03/2021 - 20:00

    Take the offered job. Recruiters work the employer, not for you. They have no incentive to get back to you.

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