This may seem strange to some of you, but us recruiters to receive gifts from our clients and job-seekers.
And when we do, we're always absolutely delighted (of course).
It's such a nice gesture.
Ok... ALMOST always.
Sometimes, just sometimes, things get a little bit weird.
Perhaps a gift is just TOO much. Or too little... or just a bit creepy.
Heads up - if you're feeling grateful for a recruiter that helped you land a job - a bunch of flowers or a card would probably do...
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So, have you cancelled that order of garden gnomes going to the recruiter that helped you out?
(I'm not going to lie - I'd absolutely LOVE to receive any of these gifts...)
If you're interested in knowing more about recruiters or recruitment agencies, these blog posts will help you out:
- 8 Things Jobseekers Need to Know About Dealing With Recruitment Agencies
- 5 Things You Should Know About Job Recruiters
- 4 Different Types of Recruitment Agencies
- Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Recruiters (But Were Afraid To Ask).
- How to Follow Up After an Interview, Without Annoying the Recruiter
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