Recruitment Agents...

[danjericho]

I have applied for a role, which Im pretty much a perfect match. The agent got in touch and I sent him my updated CV and gave him the go ahead to represent me for the role.

I haven't heard anything from him since. Thats ok, you dont get every role you apply for, I appreciate that.

However, what pisses me off is the fact that Ive sent him a number of emails, and called him a few times (never seems to be at his desk), but he has just pretty much ignored me, which is fine, thats what recruitment agents do... right?

Anyhow, he gave me the name of the client, given the fact that he no longer seems to want to represent me can I go ahead and get in contact with the end client myself?

[FatLazyContractor]

I have applied for a role, which Im pretty much a perfect match. The agent got in touch and I sent him my updated CV and gave him the go ahead to represent me for the role.

I haven't heard anything from him since. Thats ok, you dont get every role you apply for, I appreciate that.

However, what pisses me off is the fact that Ive sent him a number of emails, and called him a few times (never seems to be at his desk), but he has just pretty much ignored me, which is fine, thats what recruitment agents do... right?

Anyhow, he gave me the name of the client, given the fact that he no longer seems to want to represent me can I go ahead and get in contact with the end client myself?

Something I learnt while browsing these forums is to never provide exclusive rights of representation without a timeframe.

[SimonMac]

I have applied for a role, which Im pretty much a perfect match. The agent got in touch and I sent him my updated CV and gave him the go ahead to represent me for the role.

I haven't heard anything from him since. Thats ok, you dont get every role you apply for, I appreciate that.

However, what pisses me off is the fact that Ive sent him a number of emails, and called him a few times (never seems to be at his desk), but he has just pretty much ignored me, which is fine, thats what recruitment agents do... right?

Anyhow, he gave me the name of the client, given the fact that he no longer seems to want to represent me can I go ahead and get in contact with the end client myself?

Maybe the client turned you down

[danjericho]

Maybe the client turned you down

Thanks, but wasn't really the question I asked. I was wanting to know the ramifications of going direct.

[Platypus]

Thanks, but wasn't really the question I asked. I was wanting to know the ramifications of going direct.

The agent will claim you're his candidate, take a fee from the end client and take a slice of your pie, I imagine.

EDIT: or agent might tell the end client that you're a hopeless candidate who should not be given the role in any circumstances

[DodgyAgent]

I have applied for a role, which Im pretty much a perfect match. The agent got in touch and I sent him my updated CV and gave him the go ahead to represent me for the role.

I haven't heard anything from him since. Thats ok, you dont get every role you apply for, I appreciate that.

However, what pisses me off is the fact that Ive sent him a number of emails, and called him a few times (never seems to be at his desk), but he has just pretty much ignored me, which is fine, thats what recruitment agents do... right?

Anyhow, he gave me the name of the client, given the fact that he no longer seems to want to represent me can I go ahead and get in contact with the end client myself?

What is stopping you? You may well find he did not even put you up. The way to do it is to ask what the process is and then ask for a list of PSL agents and pick one. Having said that very few people in HR pick up the phone - so good luck.

[newmove]

Maybe the role doesn't exist anymore.

[FatLazyContractor]

If you go direct and the client takes you on, you will possibly have a tulipstorm with the agent.

[DodgyAgent]

If you go direct and the client takes you on, you will possibly have a tulipstorm with the agent.

There is nothing he can or will do except bluster

[DodgyAgent]

Thanks, but wasn't really the question I asked. I was wanting to know the ramifications of going direct.

Just document all your calls and emails. There is nothing they can do