If you really want to make them squirm, decline an offer...

Apr 23, 2014
11:19:43am

ToonArmyCoug

then they go into hyper selling mode. I have done this twice and felt the job wasn't a good fit for me at the time. They were not too happy with me and I never spoke to either of them again.

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Are recruiters trained to be condescending jack-yewts?

Texas Hammer

4/23/14 11:09am

The one i know is

BlueFrog

4/23/14 11:11am

In my experience, recruiters try to convince you that you are underpaid

Indy Coug

4/23/14 11:11am

You have to establish that YOU are the boss not them

TXSmith

4/23/14 11:12am

If you really want to make them squirm, decline an offer...

ToonArmyCoug

4/23/14 11:19am

Given that I own a recruiting firm.....

KGKUGR

4/23/14 11:22am

This guy seemed to be an experienced recruiter, so I was very surprised

Texas Hammer

4/23/14 11:56am

Interesting....

KGKUGR

4/23/14 6:03pm

Always remember, most of them have their interests in mind, not yours.

UNLVcougar

4/23/14 11:22am

the good ones ....

KGKUGR

4/23/14 11:25am

I agree with that. The best ones are trying to do what is best for everyone.

UNLVcougar

4/23/14 12:27pm

Life is too short not to pursue that angle.

KGKUGR

4/23/14 6:04pm

I'm in need of a good one...looking to make a jump, and could use a good one

Borg

4/23/14 12:43pm

kgkugr

TN_Coug

4/23/14 6:16pm

What is your area of expertise....

KGKUGR

4/23/14 7:02pm

Anyone is HR will always be that way

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