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Reverse Recruiting: Should Job Seekers Pay to Get Hired?
Reverse recruiting is blowing up right now — and I have thoughts.
In a tight labor market where there are more unemployed Americans than open roles, candidates are flipping the script and paying recruiters to land them jobs. It's like having a Hollywood agent for your career. And honestly? Part of me thinks it's genius.
But there's a huge red flag that nobody is talking about.
In this video, I break down what reverse recruiting actually is, why it's gaining traction, what I like about it, and the one thing you should NEVER do if a reverse recruiter reaches out to you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What is reverse recruiting?
0:19 - The LinkedIn article breaking it down
0:42 - The positive: Why this model is actually ingenious
1:27 - The BIG red flag (never do this)
1:49 - How to protect yourself as a candidate
2:16 - The Hollywood agent analogy
2:34 - Paying for network access — is it worth it?
2:55 - I want to hear from you (reverse recruiters & candidates)
If you're a reverse recruiter or a candidate who's used one, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment or reach out — I'm genuinely curious how this is playing out.
Like and subscribe for more no-fluff takes on recruiting, talent, and the future of work.
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By Trent Cotton & Purple Acorn NetworkReverse recruiting is blowing up right now — and I have thoughts.
In a tight labor market where there are more unemployed Americans than open roles, candidates are flipping the script and paying recruiters to land them jobs. It's like having a Hollywood agent for your career. And honestly? Part of me thinks it's genius.
But there's a huge red flag that nobody is talking about.
In this video, I break down what reverse recruiting actually is, why it's gaining traction, what I like about it, and the one thing you should NEVER do if a reverse recruiter reaches out to you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - What is reverse recruiting?
0:19 - The LinkedIn article breaking it down
0:42 - The positive: Why this model is actually ingenious
1:27 - The BIG red flag (never do this)
1:49 - How to protect yourself as a candidate
2:16 - The Hollywood agent analogy
2:34 - Paying for network access — is it worth it?
2:55 - I want to hear from you (reverse recruiters & candidates)
If you're a reverse recruiter or a candidate who's used one, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment or reach out — I'm genuinely curious how this is playing out.
Like and subscribe for more no-fluff takes on recruiting, talent, and the future of work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices