The Truth About Employment Agencies

EP 3080 Have you ever sent your resume into an employment agency only to be met with frustrating silence? That feeling of being ghosted by recruiters is real and demoralizing, leading many job hunters to wonder if these agencies are even legitimate. This episode delivers the "aha moment" that changes everything: the core misunderstanding is that agencies work for you. In reality, an agency is paid a hefty fee by the employer to fill a specific job, meaning the employer is the client, and you are the product. This financial reality explains the cold, hard business calculation behind the ghosting—recruiters cannot afford to waste time on candidates who are not a dead-on match for their client's needs right now (e.g., a Project Manager resume tossed when they need a Senior Java Developer). Understanding this truth is your new superpower. Learn the new strategic playbook: how to make your resume an undeniable match, stop taking silence personally, and interact with recruiters in a way that dramatically increases your chances of getting a response. This is about being smart and effective, using recruiters as one tool in your comprehensive job search toolbox.

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