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QUESTIONS FOR HEADHU N TERS, RECRUITERS, AND AGENCIES

? Memorably Bad Question
#1

Will they fire me for not wearing any underwear? My last
boss was very upset when he found out, and I want to get
the issue out of the way early.

I, usually of many words, was speechless.

Susan Trainer
Senior Information Systems Recruiter
RJS Associates
Hartford, CT

6-6
Tell me about your career choice. How did you get into recruiting?
Just as the recruiter is screening you, let the recruiter know you are
screening him or her. Learn more about his or her skill level and
experience as a recruiter. If the recruiter has less than two years of
experience, he or she is still in the process of learning the trade.

6-7
When will I find out the name of the principal or client company?
A relationship between a recruiter and a candidate should be built
on a foundation of trust, honesty, and respect. Most recruiters will
provide client information to you right after they have presented
your résumé to the client. If the recruiter will not agree to these
terms, you should question the recruiter’s reasons for withholding
the information and decide if you want this person to represent
you.

6-8
May I have a written job description?
It probably doesn’t exist, and if it does, you probably won’t get it;
but it pays to ask. If you get something, it will have important infor-
mation about required skills, responsibilities, and perhaps even the
compensation package. At the minimum, you need to know the title
and level of the position.

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