Vallerina 2 #1 November 10, 2005 Here's my little story that I must vent about. There are oh-so-many recruiters for insurance jobs, and that's how I usually do my job searching. As things go in life, some recruiters are great, and some just plain suck. I've had some recruiters try to push me into jobs that I just don't want. Now, I understand that their position is commission-based and all, but if I don't want to move somewhere, a recruiter isn't going to convince me otherwise. Anyways, a couple of weeks ago, this lady that I had never dealt with before told me about a position in TN. It is a place I would consider, so I immediately sent her my resume and the application form. A day after doing so, a recruiter I really like emailed me about the exact same position. I told him I was sorry, but I already applied to it. A week goes by, and I hear nothing from her. I email her with no response. Another week goes by, and I still have heard nothing from her (this is very odd.) She tells me the hiring guy is out of the office, but she'll let me know what's going on the following day. It had been two days, and I still hadn't heard from her. So, I email the recruiter I like telling him the story. He called them up, found out they didn't even have my resume, and two hours later, he set up an interview for me. Yes, I'm happy I got the interview, but I would have rather had it two weeks ago. At least I know I can cross her off my list of recruiters I use.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 November 10, 2005 A few months ago, I had a recruiter call me for a job I had already interviewed for , been offered and had a verbal agreement pending something more formal. So obviously, this guy was still looking around and using more than one recruiter. Since my business is somewhat specialized (incestuous) the recruiters were aggressively calling the same people including my coworkers. I'd had a bad feeling about the whole thing to begin with and when I called him (new perspective employer) on the recruiter issue he tripped all over himself trying to come up with an explanation. I took a pass on the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 November 10, 2005 Wow....that seems shady. Well, I just finished the interview, and they want to bring me in! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #4 November 10, 2005 Yeah, it was shady. It never felt 100% right for a lot of reasons but it also seemed like a good opportunity I might regret passing up. The second recruiter made my final decision a lot easier. Good luck with the next step! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 November 10, 2005 Quoteand they want to bring me in! TN? Heeeehaaaaa! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteand they want to bring me in! TN? Heeeehaaaaa! The only thing that would keep me from moving there is my extreme dislike of country music. I'm not sure I could handle it.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingAngel 0 #7 November 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteand they want to bring me in! TN? Heeeehaaaaa! The only thing that would keep me from moving there is my extreme dislike of country music. I'm not sure I could handle it. You're considering moving to TN but not to CT, what's the deal with that? CT actually not too bad! Plus, Beth and I are here and we're some of the coolest people ever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #8 November 10, 2005 I never said I wasn't considering CT! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #9 November 10, 2005 QuoteTN? Heeeehaaaaa! ' HOLD PLEASE!!! I live in TN. There is nothing wrong with TN. We only listen to country music on Tuesdays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 November 10, 2005 QuoteWe only listen to country music on Tuesdays. And Western the rest of the week? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #11 November 10, 2005 Quote The only thing that would keep me from moving there is my extreme dislike of country music. I'm not sure I could handle it. That's exactly why I moved away the first chance I could get (college)! East Tennessee isn't so bad, I guess--I spent most of my life in Knoxville. But...meh, after having lived in Chicago for a number of years and visiting a lot of other big cities, it's suburban hell to me. Anytown, USA. What area of TN would you be in if you got the job? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #12 November 10, 2005 The job is in Nashville. There are some definite advantages to Nashville over Chicago (traffic, cost of living.) I love Chicago, though. Having that many great restaurants/pubs within a mile of where I lived was oh so very nice! But, I love to camp/hike, and Chicago just isn't the place to do that! Who knows where I'll end up?!?!?There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 November 10, 2005 Yeah, I've had a lot of negative experiences with recruiters through this job search. I learned to really get info about their experience with the client, how they work with them (generally, firms that are retained by the company and get bonuses when they place people will do a better job than folks who are pure commission). I've also learned that the very first thing I do is ask for a detailed job description. I can't tell you how many people look at my resume and say "I'm looking for a project manager" when what they're really looking for is a technical development lead. Very different skill set, and anyone who reads my resume should know that I can't program my way out of a paper bag. Hope this interview works out for you! I have family in East Tennessee. Honestly, except for Nashville, I think it's probably not that much harder to avoid country music in Tennessee as anywhere else.-"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 November 10, 2005 QuoteHere's my little story that I must vent about. There are oh-so-many recruiters for insurance jobs, and that's how I usually do my job searching. As things go in life, some recruiters are great, and some just plain suck. I've had some recruiters try to push me into jobs that I just don't want. Now, I understand that their position is commission-based and all, but if I don't want to move somewhere, a recruiter isn't going to convince me otherwise. Anyways, a couple of weeks ago, this lady that I had never dealt with before told me about a position in TN. It is a place I would consider, so I immediately sent her my resume and the application form. A day after doing so, a recruiter I really like emailed me about the exact same position. I told him I was sorry, but I already applied to it. A week goes by, and I hear nothing from her. I email her with no response. Another week goes by, and I still have heard nothing from her (this is very odd.) She tells me the hiring guy is out of the office, but she'll let me know what's going on the following day. It had been two days, and I still hadn't heard from her. So, I email the recruiter I like telling him the story. He called them up, found out they didn't even have my resume, and two hours later, he set up an interview for me. Yes, I'm happy I got the interview, but I would have rather had it two weeks ago. At least I know I can cross her off my list of recruiters I use. Do tell me who "good" and "bad" are, since I probably have heard of both and might concur...and since everyone else on dz.com would have no clue nor care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
