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drm604

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17. I just took the simple step of doing a Google search on the recruiting firm.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 10:35 AM

Mar 2013

I found all kinds of complaints. Apparently they've operated under numerous names, changing their name whenever they get caught in unethical behavior. There are complaints from recruits and complaints from former employees of the recruiting firm. I think there is definitely a problem here, especially considering the way they strung me along and the fact that they are still advertising for the position.

I'm seriously considering contacting the employer directly to see what is really going on, but I'm hesitant to do so. Is there some proper way to pursue my suspicions without being seen as acting unethically or unprofessionally?

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Am I being jerked around regarding a specific job opportunity? [View all] drm604 Mar 2013 OP

If you had a car for sale, and I test drove it, said I would buy it Wednesday, jtuck004 Mar 2013 #1

Maybe I should apply for the job through Dice just to see what happens. drm604 Mar 2013 #2

It might not be you. They may have had an intention to hire, then something changed, jtuck004 Mar 2013 #15

I know it's not me. drm604 Mar 2013 #16

What agency are you talking to? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #3

I'm not sure that I should say publicly. drm604 Mar 2013 #4

On occasion... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #5

So maybe the actual employer is getting a different story than I am? drm604 Mar 2013 #6

That could be dangerous discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #8

Read the PM I sent you about that. drm604 Mar 2013 #12

Thinking about this... drm604 Mar 2013 #7

You interviewed in person correct? discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #9

Correct. drm604 Mar 2013 #10

More than likely... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #11

If they have another candidate drm604 Mar 2013 #13

It's not done till someone takes the job. discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2013 #14

I just took the simple step of doing a Google search on the recruiting firm. drm604 Mar 2013 #17

The answer to the question I posted in the OP is YES! drm604 Mar 2013 #18

I just received an email from the manager. drm604 Mar 2013 #19