Call time tracking. Cliques. Micromanagement. Unrealistic expectations. Confusing and bogus comp plans. No work-life balance. Complete lack of empathy. Bullying.

 

The recruiters reading this are probably shaking their heads: “Been there.”

 

Our industry is full of “boiler room” shops. And the most unfortunate part? They prey on younger workers with minimal experience who don’t know any better. So they leave recruiting entirely.

 

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Perhaps knowing can make a difference?

 

Jeff Smith and James Hornick go HAM on the awful experience every recruiter had at some point in their career in the next The 10 Minute Talent Rant, “Signs You’re Working At A Sh*tty Recruiting Firm”