Is it appropriate to contact the sister company of my recruiter for jobs?

X Army

I contacted a recruiter for job prospects as my current contract is about to finish. I told the agent that I am open to work outside of my county and that I want her to represent me (since she's been very professional and did all her best to get me a job before) for a job vacancy in a company located in Leinster region. She, however, stated that it is outside of her jurisdiction and that their sister company handles the Leinster region. She advised that I would need to get in contact with other consultants about jobs in the area but didn't give the clear go ahead that I should contact other agencies.

Is it appropriate or not to contact the sister company? In all honesty, I'd prefer to move out of my area for personal reasons-- to spread my wings. I was already interviewed last week for a job in Dublin but they got back to me and said I didn't get it. I am also still waiting for the results on my second interview for a different company which is also outside my place. Although, I am still keeping my options open in my local area and still applied for local jobs.

Mrs OBumble

She knows you're looking in other areas: contact them. (Disappointing that she didn't recommend someone to you, but ya get that. )

X Army

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I guess it is because I didn't tell my recruitment agent that my personal preferernce is to move out, now that I have more experience under my belt. Last time we talked, was that I was significantly less experienced and I was desperate for work even outside my hometown. I am experienced now but not quite there yet with what employers in my field are looking for. So, my recruiter must have thought that I am just still desperate for jobs, when I mentioned I applied for jobs outside the county.

Former Former Former

Recruitment agents work for the employers and if there's no commission at the end of it, they (correctly) won't lift a finger. You don't owe her anything so look out for yourself.

stargazer 68

OP you should be registered with multiple agencies imo. Contact ones in the area you want to work and send them your cv.

anglesorangles

Jaysis man recruiters can often be slimy bastids , i would have no qualms about using a few of them.