Why recruitment agents keep asking if I have any other interviews planned [duplicate]

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I recently started looking for my next move, not all but most recruitment agents ask if I have any interviews lined up.

I don't understand why they ask and how it's relevant to them ?

When I ask them why they want to know, I get a very confusing answer e.g. they need to prioritize there timeline with there clients, which makes no sense ?

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

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  Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
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  I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
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  Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
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  Why do interviewers ask if I'm interviewing with other companies?
  
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I recently started looking for my next move, not all but most recruitment agents ask if I have any interviews lined up.

I don't understand why they ask and how it's relevant to them ?

When I ask them why they want to know, I get a very confusing answer e.g. they need to prioritize there timeline with there clients, which makes no sense ?

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

recruitment

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edited 2 days ago

Neuromancer

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asked 2 days ago

NULL

2,70831126

marked as duplicate by Mister Positive, David K, rath, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings 2 days ago

This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.

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  Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
  – Mister Positive
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


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  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
  – Adonalsium
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
  – JimmyB
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  

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  Why do interviewers ask if I'm interviewing with other companies?
  
  8 answers
  
  

I recently started looking for my next move, not all but most recruitment agents ask if I have any interviews lined up.

I don't understand why they ask and how it's relevant to them ?

When I ask them why they want to know, I get a very confusing answer e.g. they need to prioritize there timeline with there clients, which makes no sense ?

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

recruitment

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edited 2 days ago

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This question already has an answer here:

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  Why do interviewers ask if I'm interviewing with other companies?
  
  8 answers
  
  

I recently started looking for my next move, not all but most recruitment agents ask if I have any interviews lined up.

I don't understand why they ask and how it's relevant to them ?

When I ask them why they want to know, I get a very confusing answer e.g. they need to prioritize there timeline with there clients, which makes no sense ?

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

This question already has an answer here:

• 
  Why do interviewers ask if I'm interviewing with other companies?
  
  8 answers
  
  

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marked as duplicate by Mister Positive, David K, rath, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings 2 days ago

This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.

marked as duplicate by Mister Positive, David K, rath, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings 2 days ago

This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
  – Mister Positive
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
  – Adonalsium
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
  – JimmyB
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
  – Mister Positive
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
  – Adonalsium
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
  – JimmyB
  2 days ago
  

  
  
  
  

Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
– Mister Positive
2 days ago

Further clarification required. A location tag would be helpful too.
– Mister Positive
2 days ago

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2

I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
– Adonalsium
2 days ago

I think Op means: "The interviewers ask me if I have any other interviews planned at the time." Like, they want to know if he's talking with other companies as well as that recruiter, just so they know whose likely to find a job before they can be placed or whatever.
– Adonalsium
2 days ago

Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
– JimmyB
2 days ago

Some recruiters don't get paid unless they place you in a position.
– JimmyB
2 days ago

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The recruiter is asking you this so that they can gauge your reliability. You are their product and the employer is their client. A lot of what they ask you is to determine if you are the best product they can be giving their client.

This is a question that you should decline to answer as it has no bearing on your qualities as an employee.

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Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

It's information, information is useful in many ways from gauging your saleability and timeframes to surveys. So the recruiter gains something.

You don't really gain anything except making things better for the recruiter, but you don't lose anything and have no reason to withhold that information.

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I'm assuming you applied to a job post online and you got a call from a recruiter who is telling you all this.

You have to understand what a recruiter job is.Their job is to post jobs for their clients and gather resumes and give them to the client for review. It is up to the client on which person they want, but if they select someone through the recruiter, they get a cut of their total pay.

So reality is your "recruiter" isn't working for you. They want you to polish up your resume, ask for your schedule, then they submit the resume along with others. They're basically working for the client, not for you. In nearly 99% of cases where I applied to a recruiter's post, I don't actually apply to the company they advertise instead I get the exact phone calls as you do, then nothing ever happens. I never apply to a recruiter post and sometimes I accidentally do and I simply hang up and move along. I consider these type of posts as spam. I know I got "tricked" when I get a phone call 5 minutes after "applying."

My advice is to stop going to this recruiter and instead either apply directly with companies or continue to apply hoping to get someone.

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3 Answers
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active

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active

oldest

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up vote
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The recruiter is asking you this so that they can gauge your reliability. You are their product and the employer is their client. A lot of what they ask you is to determine if you are the best product they can be giving their client.

This is a question that you should decline to answer as it has no bearing on your qualities as an employee.

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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The recruiter is asking you this so that they can gauge your reliability. You are their product and the employer is their client. A lot of what they ask you is to determine if you are the best product they can be giving their client.

This is a question that you should decline to answer as it has no bearing on your qualities as an employee.

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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The recruiter is asking you this so that they can gauge your reliability. You are their product and the employer is their client. A lot of what they ask you is to determine if you are the best product they can be giving their client.

This is a question that you should decline to answer as it has no bearing on your qualities as an employee.

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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The recruiter is asking you this so that they can gauge your reliability. You are their product and the employer is their client. A lot of what they ask you is to determine if you are the best product they can be giving their client.

This is a question that you should decline to answer as it has no bearing on your qualities as an employee.

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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answered 2 days ago

Alex Russell

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New contributor

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Alex Russell is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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0
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Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

It's information, information is useful in many ways from gauging your saleability and timeframes to surveys. So the recruiter gains something.

You don't really gain anything except making things better for the recruiter, but you don't lose anything and have no reason to withhold that information.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

add a comment | 

up vote
0
down vote

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

It's information, information is useful in many ways from gauging your saleability and timeframes to surveys. So the recruiter gains something.

You don't really gain anything except making things better for the recruiter, but you don't lose anything and have no reason to withhold that information.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

add a comment | 

up vote
0
down vote

up vote
0
down vote

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

It's information, information is useful in many ways from gauging your saleability and timeframes to surveys. So the recruiter gains something.

You don't really gain anything except making things better for the recruiter, but you don't lose anything and have no reason to withhold that information.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

Am I losing something by not disclosing such information and am I gaining anything by telling them about this ?

It's information, information is useful in many ways from gauging your saleability and timeframes to surveys. So the recruiter gains something.

You don't really gain anything except making things better for the recruiter, but you don't lose anything and have no reason to withhold that information.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

share|improve this answer

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

answered 2 days ago

Kilisi

97.1k53221382

97.1k53221382

add a comment | 

add a comment | 

up vote
-2
down vote

I'm assuming you applied to a job post online and you got a call from a recruiter who is telling you all this.

You have to understand what a recruiter job is.Their job is to post jobs for their clients and gather resumes and give them to the client for review. It is up to the client on which person they want, but if they select someone through the recruiter, they get a cut of their total pay.

So reality is your "recruiter" isn't working for you. They want you to polish up your resume, ask for your schedule, then they submit the resume along with others. They're basically working for the client, not for you. In nearly 99% of cases where I applied to a recruiter's post, I don't actually apply to the company they advertise instead I get the exact phone calls as you do, then nothing ever happens. I never apply to a recruiter post and sometimes I accidentally do and I simply hang up and move along. I consider these type of posts as spam. I know I got "tricked" when I get a phone call 5 minutes after "applying."

My advice is to stop going to this recruiter and instead either apply directly with companies or continue to apply hoping to get someone.

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answered 2 days ago

Dan

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up vote
-2
down vote

I'm assuming you applied to a job post online and you got a call from a recruiter who is telling you all this.

You have to understand what a recruiter job is.Their job is to post jobs for their clients and gather resumes and give them to the client for review. It is up to the client on which person they want, but if they select someone through the recruiter, they get a cut of their total pay.

So reality is your "recruiter" isn't working for you. They want you to polish up your resume, ask for your schedule, then they submit the resume along with others. They're basically working for the client, not for you. In nearly 99% of cases where I applied to a recruiter's post, I don't actually apply to the company they advertise instead I get the exact phone calls as you do, then nothing ever happens. I never apply to a recruiter post and sometimes I accidentally do and I simply hang up and move along. I consider these type of posts as spam. I know I got "tricked" when I get a phone call 5 minutes after "applying."

My advice is to stop going to this recruiter and instead either apply directly with companies or continue to apply hoping to get someone.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Dan

4,0381719

add a comment | 

up vote
-2
down vote

up vote
-2
down vote

I'm assuming you applied to a job post online and you got a call from a recruiter who is telling you all this.

You have to understand what a recruiter job is.Their job is to post jobs for their clients and gather resumes and give them to the client for review. It is up to the client on which person they want, but if they select someone through the recruiter, they get a cut of their total pay.

So reality is your "recruiter" isn't working for you. They want you to polish up your resume, ask for your schedule, then they submit the resume along with others. They're basically working for the client, not for you. In nearly 99% of cases where I applied to a recruiter's post, I don't actually apply to the company they advertise instead I get the exact phone calls as you do, then nothing ever happens. I never apply to a recruiter post and sometimes I accidentally do and I simply hang up and move along. I consider these type of posts as spam. I know I got "tricked" when I get a phone call 5 minutes after "applying."

My advice is to stop going to this recruiter and instead either apply directly with companies or continue to apply hoping to get someone.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Dan

4,0381719

I'm assuming you applied to a job post online and you got a call from a recruiter who is telling you all this.

You have to understand what a recruiter job is.Their job is to post jobs for their clients and gather resumes and give them to the client for review. It is up to the client on which person they want, but if they select someone through the recruiter, they get a cut of their total pay.

So reality is your "recruiter" isn't working for you. They want you to polish up your resume, ask for your schedule, then they submit the resume along with others. They're basically working for the client, not for you. In nearly 99% of cases where I applied to a recruiter's post, I don't actually apply to the company they advertise instead I get the exact phone calls as you do, then nothing ever happens. I never apply to a recruiter post and sometimes I accidentally do and I simply hang up and move along. I consider these type of posts as spam. I know I got "tricked" when I get a phone call 5 minutes after "applying."

My advice is to stop going to this recruiter and instead either apply directly with companies or continue to apply hoping to get someone.

share|improve this answer

answered 2 days ago

Dan

4,0381719

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answered 2 days ago

Dan

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answered 2 days ago

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