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Recruiter Roulette 

When multiple recruiters are competing to fill the same job, it can create a sense of desperation and a race to the bottom. Recruiters may be more likely to overlook red flags and push candidates into roles that are a poor fit, simply to be the one who makes the placement. As a result, both the employer and the candidate may end up unhappy, and the company may experience high turnover and difficulty retaining talent. Additionally, the perception of the company and the job role can be negatively impacted, making it even more difficult to attract top talent in the future. The lack of a fee for the recruiters may be seen as a short-term savings, but in the long run, it could end up costing the company much more in terms of lost productivity and a damaged reputation.

Term created by Artemis Harp of London to explain time wasting a companies.
Did you hear about that Jeff , he spent 2 months working on six recruiter roulette jobs and didn't close one, he just got fired and lost his house.

Recruiter roulette, do a ton of work for a company only to find the job has been put on a hiring freeze, sorry, we don’t need this anymore don’t worry about not being able to eat. Recruiter roulette,

The gamble starts at yes
Recruiter Roulette by Artemis Harp February 15, 2023
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