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Reverse recruiting is blowing up right now — and I have thoughts.

In a tight labor market where there are more unemployed Americans than open roles, candidates are flipping the script and paying recruiters to land them jobs. It’s like having a Hollywood agent for your career. And honestly? Part of me thinks it’s genius.

But there’s a huge red flag that nobody is talking about.

In this video, I break down what reverse recruiting actually is, why it’s gaining traction, what I like about it, and the one thing you should NEVER do if a reverse recruiter reaches out