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To all the companies that use multiple recruiting agencies to fill their vacancies, please stop that. 1 or 2 trusted agencies recruiting for one role simultaneously (or near simultaneously) is already too much confusing to the candidates. Due to the fear of missing out (#fomo), candidates apply for 1 role 2 times, 3 times, etc., just so they can increase their chances of getting shortlisted. It becomes even more confusing for the recruiting agencies themselves (I bet!) when they end up recommending same candidate(s) to their client. I had a testimony from a candidate that was reprimanded by one recruiter for not disclaiming that he had applied for the same position as advertised by another recruiting agency. Can you imagine that? 🤔 How was the candidate wrong? And then we are wondering why we are not filling the roles effectively and cost-effectively.
The funny thing about labour market ni kwamba job seekers ni wengi ila qualified candidates ni wachache. there are times unajikuta unapigiwa simu na recruiter zaidi ya mmoja. Ila siku hizi competition imezidi so wakikutafuta kuna fomu wanakusainisha ya kujiçommit kwamba hutaruhusu recruiter mwingine akuchukue kwa nafasi husika.
Valid point!
Makes sense!
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5moBut this is good to the client. If you're looking to hire 10 people, ask 10 people/agencies to recommend one person each. Instead of one person to recommend 10 people. Each person will pick their best as they don't want to disappoint you. And if two or more people unknowingly recommend same people, that's your best.