Know what kind of recruiter can help you with your career.
Corporate Recruiter-works full time for the company; usually salaried; may receive a bonus for meeting hiring goals
Contingency Recruiter- commission only; not paid, if no placement, usually mid-level professional positions through this recruiter
Retained Recruiter: for top level (Director and above) positions; receives a percentage based on the candidate’s first year’s salary whether the job is filled or not.
Hybrid Recruiter-contingency on steroids
Agency Recruiter-places contractors or temporary employees; various pay, depending on the company policy but usually receives a percentage of candidate’s hourly pay for certain period of time.
Contract Recruiter-places full-time employees and/or contractors; receives an hourly amount or hourly plus small commission or commission only. Often on-site with companies during hiring “frenzies.” Functions as corporate recruiter does.