Help a lady out! Want opinions on the recruiters you've worked with.

I just joined this forum and group. I posted in the "Welcome Wagon", and introduced myself but I am hoping to get some good information from the variety of drivers out there. I have some experience within the transportation industry and love it. I've been out of it for 5 years now, and recently found myself with the opportunity to become a driver recruiter.

I'd like to get everyone's opinions on recruiters (horrible, bad, good, and great). I want to understand from a driver's perspective:

1. What recruiters could do better?
2. What is the most annoying thing about recruiters?
3. Knowledge Recruiters should have about drivers/transportation industry, but generally don't.
4. Anything else you'd like to add.

I am very appreciative of your time and information. Idealy, I'd love to sit down with a few very experienced drivers and get their take on everything. I am hoping to be able to do just that with a family friend, but haven't had the chance yet.

 

LOL Colorato - thanks for the reply!

Jeez, I take it that dishonesty is a strong stereo type. noted.

 

Forty - Independant.

Which also brings up a few questions; are independant recruiters more or less trusted than In-House? If I were a driver, it seems that I would be more distrusting toward an in-house recruiter since it's obvious that they are only representing their company. But, Independant recruiters are very much on their own and therefor there is seemingly no chain of command for drivers to go through if they have a complaint about the recruiter's service...

 

123....none taken, but I dont understand and that's why I'm here. Thanks for the help

 

Cuzzin it - I appreciate that. At this point I want to make sure that with the right tools and knowledge, I'd be able to make a decent living with this career change. I am trying to learn as much as possible so that I can make that decision in confidence. Reading some of the posts about dishonesty being a character trait among recruiters is sad. I hope that someone who is honest can make it, because I will not accept going into a career where lying and being shady is what you have to do to make a living. I guess that is where I am in this search, and why I came to this forum. If I can get enough insight into why some recruiters fail, and why others are successful, then I'll feel better prepared to say "yes" or "no" to changing my path in life. Please keep the comments and insight coming!