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Applying directly to a company even though they're using recruitment agents

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  • 08-09-2023 12:02am
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    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Not sure if that title makes sense but there's a couple of recruitment agents advertising a role but I know who their client is. The client isn't advertising the role.

    Was just wondering what's people's experience of applying directly to the company and not going to the agents?

    Is it a good or bad idea?



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    wench
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭wench


    If they wanted the hassle of managing the hiring process themselves, they would have advertised direct.

    Follow the process as outlined, and apply via the agent.



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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,352 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Are you absolutely sure you know who the client is? Apply for both, but be careful of hassling a prospective employer - not a great look.



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    The J Stands for Jay
    Registered Users Posts: 5,721 ✭✭✭The J Stands for Jay


    I did it once, many years ago. They directed me towards the recruitment agency.



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    FishOnABike
    Registered Users Posts: 4,453 ✭✭✭FishOnABike


    If the company isn't advertising the role, what role would you be applying for if applying directly?

    Applying to the recruitment agent, you can tailor your application to how your qualifications and experience match the specified role requirements.



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