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I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Is Gone

Too often companies decide to "save" $$$$ by cutting back or eliminating fees to agency recruiters. And, why shouldn't they?

With the advancement of technology and Social Media sites like FaceBook, Linkedin, Monster, Careerbuilder, Myspace, Ping.fm, Flickr, Yahoo Profile, Google Buzz, Delicious, Yammer, Ning, and Twitter; coupled with the progression of Boolean search string technology, targeted email campaigns and online talent communities (Pheww!), the resources for finding talent seem "virtually" unlimited. A Hiring Manager or Talent Acquisition professional might think, "Why pay a fee"? I can post an ad and the resumes flow endlessly, right?

Unfortunately, recruiters today have a negative connotation and are viewed as a necessary evil and a means to an end. I'm a recruiter and I can say, We Have Earned It. It's true; most recruiters bring little or no real value to the table for either candidates or clients.

Hiring managers can do without the 30-60-90 day follow up calls that waste time and deliver no value or industry perception and waste time trying to sell candidates that are not a fit. Candidates can do without the unreturned phone calls and the lack of understanding, insight or career guidance. It takes years before a recruiter becomes a great recruiter and most simply do not make it.

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