It’s particularly important to tell us if you’ve already applied directly to a company we’re discussing with you. Employers generally won’t want to receive the same candidate from two different sources, and it can create unnecessary confusion over who introduced you. A quick conversation beforehand avoids that completely.
Candidates sometimes worry that telling a recruiter about another opportunity will make us less interested in helping them. It really doesn’t. Our job is to help people find work, and we know we’re rarely the only conversation you’re having. We’d much rather know what’s happening than discover after arranging an interview that you’ve already accepted another job.
The same applies when your circumstances change. If you’ve decided to stay with your current employer, accepted another position or simply want to pause your job search for a while, tell us. There won’t be any hard feelings. In fact, it means we’ll know when it’s appropriate to contact you again rather than repeatedly calling about vacancies you’re no longer interested in.
Good recruitment depends on communication from everyone involved. We’ll do our best to keep you updated about the jobs we’re representing you for, and being open with us about what’s happening elsewhere helps us do that job properly.
Final Thought
You don’t have to choose one recruiter or one application at a time. Just keep everyone informed. A little communication can make the whole process much easier.
