Why Would a Recruiter Require a Down Payment to Work on Your Search?
Here’s a real-world example to illustrate:
A hiring manager recently approached me and said, “I have an urgent need to fill a very hard-to-find sales role.”
He provided the details and emphasized how critical it was to their business.
When I explained that I charge a down payment for my services, his enthusiasm shifted.
He paused and said, “Oh wait, I think HR might have a few other recruiters working on this already. Let me double-check.”
A few days later, he confirmed that several recruiters were indeed already involved.
Had I taken on this role as is, my chances of filling it—and ultimately getting paid—would have been about 5%.
Now consider this: how motivated would you be if your weekly paycheck was based on a 5% chance of success? Or if you could only count on earning 5% of your potential income?
When a client provides a down payment, it signals a serious commitment to the search and dramatically increases the likelihood of success.
With that level of collaboration and focus, my chances of filling the role rise to 95%.
A down payment isn’t just a financial transaction—it’s a partnership.
It shows that the client values the recruiter’s expertise and is invested in working together to find the right candidate.
If filling a role is truly urgent and critical to your business, shouldn’t you ensure the recruiter has the focus and commitment to deliver results?
This is from a LinkedIn post ” Why Would a Recruiter Require a Down Payment to Work on Your Search?” that went viral on my home page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danregovich/
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