For Whom Does the Recruiter Work?

The one paying their fee: the client.       

This sounds like a repeat of the prior post.  Of course, the recruiter wants you to present well.  But after the initial interview, I recommend limiting the recruiter’s role.

The recruiter has accomplished their three goals for their client; the rest is up to you and the company to finalize if an offer is extended.

Obviously, the company is interested in you.  So make all the future discussion directly between you and the company.   Clarity of communication regarding conditions of your employment is critical, so adding another person in the mix, diminishes it for both the company and yourself.  

Put another way, if you can’t have the tough conversation with them when they are trying to ‘recruit’ you – What happens after you start?

If a recruiter offers to give an opinion on your salary package, politely say “No thank you”.   Seek someone with independence from the client.   I don’t mean to imply anything other than it’s simply a good practice.