The MD then called the candidate directly – explained that we’d have to cancel the final meetings as we couldn’t afford to match the other employment offer, but wished him luck in the other role. The candidate was bemused - no offer had been received and he wasn’t in other hiring processes!
Read MoreI'm an advocate for cost containment when you do need to utilise the experience/support/expertise of a 3rd party recruitment service. I'm also aware that there are still some recruitment providers who haven't changed their fee ratios or champagne and long lunch lifestyles since the nineties, and I know that that exorbitant fees do not guarantee the best service and results from any agency.
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