Employment agency commission

[y_ram]

What is the name of your state? CA

I am currently negotiating a job that I have found the IT industry through an employment agency. It seems though, that I won't be able to get the job because the agency is asking for too much money. Through some inside sources, I know that the agency is asking the company for 200% of the salary that I have requested. The agent is lying to me because he's saying that company is only asking for 115%, so they can make 15% in profit. Unfortunately, it seems that I won't be able to get the job because the company is not going to pay such a high amount. Is there a standard for commissions that an employment agency can usually look to collect, or can they really request any amount they want?

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? CA

I am currently negotiating a job that I have found the IT industry through an employment agency. It seems though, that I won't be able to get the job because the agency is asking for too much money. Through some inside sources, I know that the agency is asking the company for 200% of the salary that I have requested. The agent is lying to me because he's saying that company is only asking for 115%, so they can make 15% in profit. Unfortunately, it seems that I won't be able to get the job because the company is not going to pay such a high amount. Is there a standard for commissions that an employment agency can usually look to collect, or can they really request any amount they want?

Frankly, it's none of your business what the company charges. Find another recruiting firm.

 

[y_ram]

I agree, but it could cost me the job placement, because you cannot go thru the another agency if you were already represented by one.

 

[THE PRACTICE-23]

I agree, but it could cost me the job placement, because you cannot go thru the another agency if you were already represented by one.

My response:

So, who boxed you into that corner? Was it yourself?

So, why are you crying on this site?

IAAL

 

[BelizeBreeze]

I agree, but it could cost me the job placement, because you cannot go thru the another agency if you were already represented by one.

ANd THAT is a load of CRAP!!!

If you signed an agreement with the agency for THIS placement yes, you can't be placed at this or any other company that THIS agency represented you with. But you CAN go through another agency for other placements.

SO, put the crying towel away.

 

[y_ram]

i sought this forum is for the legal advises not for some jerks opinion...

 

[cbg]

And that's what you got. The fact that it wasn't the answer you wanted to hear, doesn't make it incorrect.