So what's the deal with recruiters?

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.

Hi all...

I'm about to be a new grad and recently I posted a resume on Monster.com. I posted it Sat. and already today, I have received quite a few calls from nurse recruiters that work for agencies.

The one I talked to was very, lets say aggressive? I just wondered if any of you guys used a recruiter (not connected to the hospitals but hired by them).

What is the advantage from my point? What should I be aware of...it sounded too good to be true everything she was telling me...and you know what they say about things that seem to good to be true, they usually are...

Martin-Fletcher is the name of the company that contacted me...anyone know anything about it?

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Specializes in Neuro/Med-Surg/Oncology.

Don't be fooled into letting recruiters blow smoke you know where. They're sales people that get a commission or bonus just like any other. The only person's best interest they look out for is their own. Certainly not yours. The only one that is here to do that is you. Good luck!

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.
Don't be fooled into letting recruiters blow smoke you know where. They're sales people that get a commission or bonus just like any other. The only person's best interest they look out for is their own. Certainly not yours. The only one that is here to do that is you. Good luck!

Thanks for the info! So what is the downside to using a recruiter? Is it possible that they might find me a great job? I guess I just want to know what the catch is?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho.

I have to agree, they will find you a job alright. Most recruiters will be pushing jobs that are basically unfillable by the facilities. They gave up so they hire it through a recruiter so they dont have to waste time interviewing prospective employees who wont do what they need for the job.

Sorry, but as far as i have seen recruiters are out for their own pocket and to fill as many of their hard to fill positions as possible. Remember a facilitiy doesnt have to try to hard to find personel for an easy job or great place to work.

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.
I have to agree, they will find you a job alright. Most recruiters will be pushing jobs that are basically unfillable by the facilities. They gave up so they hire it through a recruiter so they dont have to waste time interviewing prospective employees who wont do what they need for the job.

Sorry, but as far as i have seen recruiters are out for their own pocket and to fill as many of their hard to fill positions as possible. Remember a facilitiy doesnt have to try to hard to find personel for an easy job or great place to work.

good point! Geez she was, well, agressive. She was nice but I knew there was an alterior motive in there somewhere....she said...anything you need at all call me, i will help you with anything, I wouldn't want you going anywhere else...in the near future you will get several calls but don't talk to any other recruiters, in fact you may want to pull your resume from monster.....i dont want to lose you to another company..on and on....

Truthfully, it made me a little uncomfortable. Then I asked what hospitals they recruit for and she said she couldn't tell me bc I might go straight to them and apparently the company makes 25k for every employee they bring in...That just weirded me out a little. I talked to her but I definetly knew there was something under the surface.

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I used to be a recruiter for an agency in NH (not medical fields, though) and I have to say that they can be a great resource for some and a way to get an awesome job for some. But yes, you have a right to be weary. Damn- I wish I was making 25K for each placement!!

A reputable company will have great references, and also possibly be listed on S & P. I would ask for references from both facilities and past placements and CHECK them out. Also call around and ask places if they have used recruiters. Are they local, regional or national?

Also, correspond at first by email so that you have documentation- such as regarding benefits, etc. It is important to build up a trust.

I would run like the dickens from the aggressive one giving you such "Great" advice that only serves herself! Not everyone of them is like that!

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.
I used to be a recruiter for an agency in NH (not medical fields, though) and I have to say that they can be a great resource for some and a way to get an awesome job for some. But yes, you have a right to be weary. Damn- I wish I was making 25K for each placement!!

A reputable company will have great references, and also possibly be listed on S & P. I would ask for references from both facilities and past placements and CHECK them out. Also call around and ask places if they have used recruiters. Are they local, regional or national?

Also, correspond at first by email so that you have documentation- such as regarding benefits, etc. It is important to build up a trust.

I would run like the dickens from the aggressive one giving you such "Great" advice that only serves herself! Not everyone of them is like that!

Thanks for the advice! They are regional. Mostly in the SW states. They have a website http://www.martinfletcher.com

I have never heard of them. I guess I just didn't like that she wasnt forthcoming with information...i mean I didnt like the comment that she couldn't tell me what hospitals they recruited for...it just seemed sneaky but I guess I understand.

I don't know what the advantage is for me though? Do I have to give them a a percentage? What would the advantage of going with a recruiter be vs just applying at all the hospitals myself?

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Sharing with you the names of their clients this early in the game would mean you could go directly to those employers and not use them. That is not why I wouldn't distrust them, but rather her telling you to pull your resume!! A good reference would be the local Chamber of commerce and also ask of other business orginizations/affiliations they belong to as that will tell you much about their character. Also follow-up, dont just take their word. I constantly networked and and worked hard at keeping a good reputation within the community for me and the company I worked for and it paid off well.

As far as benefits to you- you could land a job with more perks negotiated for you. Could save some time and legwork to get you in front of many employers who will know you are serious if you are using a reputable company. Sometimes companies will only or mainly hire through an agency for certain positions to save time, effort on their part- the legqwork is done for them and they have pre-qualified candidates.

Downfalls- could be a delay in benefits if you are at first considered an employee of the agency then get transferred to the facility.

I would be weary of ANY company that shortcuts their own rules for sure. I took a job with a company and they never verified my CPR or First Aid even though they advertise as needed then they sent me via email all the "training" I needed! How unreal is that!?!?

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