Well, we all know that some recruitment agencies charge stipulated amounts in order to add ur Resume to their database. How much do you think whether as a graduate or SSCE holder can you conveniently pay to these agencies for your job search. I paid N3,000 last time to QERA as a graduate applicant which I think is on the high side. Nairalanders, what's ur take on this?

I think recruitment agencies should only charge a person after they have gotten you a job. However, some will charge you for just having your CV in the database yet they take months without even calling you for interviews.

I recommend charging once you are placed in a company and the charges should be an equivalent of one months salary payable in 3 or 4 monthly installments.

In addition, recruitment companies can liaise with the client to pay half the amount(50%) and the candidate pays the other half. However, other clients will opt to pay for a 100% of the candidates salary.

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Dorcas Karuana: I think recruitment agencies should only charge a person after they have gotten you a job. However, some will charge you for just having your CV in the database yet they take months without even calling you for interviews.

I recommend charging once you are placed in a company and the charges should be an equivalent of one months salary payable in 3 or 4 monthly installments.

In addition, recruitment companies can liaise with the client to pay half the amount(50%) and the candidate pays the other half. However, other clients will opt to pay for a 100% of the candidates salary.

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Well, I find ur points very key and factual. I am planning to start up a recruitment agency. Do you have any idea abt what is required to start up one.