Recruiters just don't get this "ethics" thing, do they? With this behaviour, Charterhouse Partnership have joined my recruiter blacklist.
Yesterday I got this email from "Principle Consultant" Paul
Roberts:
Good Afternoon, I hope you don't mind the approach, I am emailing you as you have been or are currently registered with Charterhouse Partnership. I am currently working for a valued client and in such a tight candidate market feel it correct to pursue every avenue on their behalf, including possible referrals. The role I am currently recruiting is a Tax Specialist for a unique, global organisation listed on the ASX and headquartered in North Western Sydney. They have experience exceptional growth and hence increased complexity in their business, resulting in a newly created position as Tax Specialist. The role will work with an existing Tax Manager on tax compliance and planning issues across Australia and Asia Pacific. A package of between $80k - $100k is on offer, the role would suit someone with 1-4 years Australian tax experience. I am actively seeking candidates for the role so if you know of anyone that may fit the criteria please forward this email on to them straight away. If you can recommend a friend or colleague and they are successfully placed by Charterhouse Partnership (minimum 3 months), you will be rewarded with a $250 voucher of your choice. Paul Roberts Principal Consultant
When I complained an demanded they remove me from my database, I
got a perplexed reply, showing that he clearly doesn't understand why
I think spamming me to do his job for him is unacceptable.
Simon, I will happily remove you from our database but I don't think you have taken note of the email title or it's content. It was aimed at generating candidate referrals IE people you may know with Tax experience, NOT approaching you about directly about a Tax role. Good luck in the future.
So the only reason I'm in this recruit scum's database is because I've applied for a job at some point in the past. So keeping it in their database is solely for the purpose of finding me a job. If they have a relevant position for me, I'm happy for them to contact me. Offering me special offers and asking me to shop my mates around is not part of the deal.
How is this different from him sending me vouchers to save money at the supermarket?
I guess given the compensation model of recruit scum, this shouldn't be surprising. They have little incentive to avoid poisoning the well if it might help them do their job. Soon enough, they'll have their commission and move on. The company, however, won't be so lucky.