Second thoughts after rejecting role through agency

jbrst

I interviewed for a position recently and was offered the job, at the lowest end of the salary scale (so low I didn't even know that figure was on the scale, seeing as the salary level was 'up to x amount'!). After a lengthy discussion with the consultant, she secured me an increased offer, which was still lower than what I wanted (and was coming from) and so I declined the position, stating I'd had a better offer from elsewhere.

Anyway I'm having a rethink and have decided that maybe I made the wrong decision turning the job down, but don't think the consultant will be best pleased with me reappearing asking to be reconsidered for the role (assuming it is actually still open).

Is it worth my while backtracking or will they completely disregard me on the basis of me having rejected the role after they secured me an increased offer?

Heisenberg.

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Nody

jbrst wrote: »

Is it worth my while backtracking or will they completely disregard me on the basis of me having rejected the role after they secured me an increased offer?

As someone who hire people I'd not consider you as you've already shown you wanted another role over it. I'd see it as you're now only looking for a stop gap job while getting another job and hence I'd rather get someone else.

jbrst

Nody wrote: »

As someone who hire people I'd not consider you as you've already shown you wanted another role over it. I'd see it as you're now only looking for a stop gap job while getting another job and hence I'd rather get someone else.

That's fair enough, the response I thought I'd get from the agency was something along those lines!

Another question that maybe someone can help me with, the industry I work in is very niche and the agency I was dealing with was a specialist recruiter in the field. I have a feeling they'd find out very quickly I was back 'on the market', whether that information came from me or not. Is it worth approaching them to see will they source other roles for me or would my new reputation as an offer rejector make sure they'd want nothing to do with me?

herya

jbrst wrote: »

Another question that maybe someone can help me with, the industry I work in is very niche and the agency I was dealing with was a specialist recruiter in the field. I have a feeling they'd find out very quickly I was back 'on the market', whether that information came from me or not. Is it worth approaching them to see will they source other roles for me or would my new reputation as an offer rejector make sure they'd want nothing to do with me?

It really depends on how you handled the situation. If you made it clear that the only reason you decline is the salary and if you were cooperative enough they should have no reasons to hold this rejection against you. They may appreciate your honesty, it's much better to quit now that when you are already employed.

However, if you kept changing your mind or didn't communicate your goals and decisions well enough you may have come across as a fussy and unreliable candidate, someone they would not be comfortable putting forward at all.

You need to look into your history with them and decide yourself.

mrpink6789

I'm a recruiter and judging from what you have said I would work with you even if you declined an offer. You had a valid excuse for not taking the offer. Generally people only accept a basic wage less then what they are on if either the benefits bring it back up or the career progression is something not to be missed.

The recruiter might know if you are on the market again but they wont ring you and say "haha serves you right" or anything so dont worry about it. If they can make money off you and do trust you as a candidate who won't mess them around they will work with you again. Like what was said earlier though the actual employer probably won't look at you because they would be worried you will jsut leave after a couple of months until something better comes along.

Mrs OBumble

herya wrote: »

It really depends on how you handled the situation. If you made it clear that the only reason you decline is the salary and if you were cooperative enough they should have no reasons to hold this rejection against you. They may appreciate your honesty, it's much better to quit now that when you are already employed.

+`1 to that.

The recruiter only gets their commission if the employee stays in the jobs for X months (X varies depending on the contract they have with the employer).

By being honest up-front, you've saved them from losing when you left quickly 'cos you were annoyed re money, and given them the opportunity to place someone else there.

And you've even done them a favour, by giving the employer a message that they're not paying enough. Recruiter's commission is general a % of salary, so it's in their best interests for the salary to be as high as possible.

eth0_

Really annoyed me when recruiters would pretty much LIE about the salary, i.e "up to 45,000" and then before you've even gone for an interview they say "Actually it's only 30k".

AARRRGH

eth0_ wrote: »

Really annoyed me when recruiters would pretty much LIE about the salary, i.e "up to 45,000" and then before you've even gone for an interview they say "Actually it's only 30k".

Yeah, it's insulting the candidate's intelligence, and ends up wasting everyone's time.