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Ask the Recruiter: Search firms don't hide problems of clients or candidates

‘Transparency is a two-way street;' financial struggles should be shared with jobseekers—some may welcome turnaround opportunity. Question: If a client is financially struggling or has other problems, do you tell the job candidates? Pat FrielManaging Partner,Lochlin Partners Yes, if we are aware of financial or other issues we will definitely share those details with our candidates. We spend an extensive amount of time getting to know our clients in order to learn more about the role and the challenges (and opportunities) that may exist. If we cannot develop a level of comfort with what we heard, we will not take on the assignment. Assuming that scenario is not the… Read More