Weekly Poll (02/07/09)

[UKFF Mod]

This weeks poll relates to the first blog written by Azazel the Agent.

In the blog Azazel argues that recruitment agents, despite being much maligned by freelancers and contractors, are actually extremely vital and perhaps could do with some more credit.

So, nice and simple: do you believe that recruitment agents could do with some more credit?

[Azazel]

Of course we do

Who voted no?!

[bez]

Well, they have found me a contract I suppose.........

[bez]

Actually, you should have added an "as long as they don't call me 'mate' option"

[dodgy_Dave]

Indeedy!

[Beefy198]

Some recruitment agents deserve more credits. Judgement awaits on the rest.

[Azazel]

An even 50:50 split... obviously those who have voted 'no' haven't read my article yet.

[Pistachio]

Obviously, those that voted no have never worked with you Azazel

[Bel]

I think recruiters do have a valuable role to play for hirers to source the right candidates. But there are so many things that can frustrate this process for flexible workers, that is often beyond the control of recruiters - who tend to be personally blamed for all ills.

Of course there is recruiter bad practice, which we read about all the time on discussion boards, usually at the exclusion of everything else. But this is only one element in a whole process that may or may not work to the satisfaction of all parties.

Hirers also have a lot to answer for too. It should also be said that flexible workers aren't always honest or upfront with recruiters, which can hinder their attempts to service hirers in the way they should.

[Azazel]

Originally Posted by Bel

It should also be said that flexible workers aren't always honest or upfront with recruiters, which can hinder their attempts to service hirers in the way they should.

Are you writing my next article for me?