Poor Jim, he really wanted this job, but some unknown person had created a real obstacle for us to hurdle. I Faxed the authorization form and XYZ changed their records to show that our firm was representing Jim. I was informed that the Hiring Manager would begin interviewing candidates in a few days. Jim, didn't get the job. He was never interviewed.
Resume poaching is on the increase.
The industry rewards those who move quickly and many employers don't have systems in place to determine if a Headhunter has actually talked with the candidate before presenting a resume to them. There's not much that Job Seekers can do to protect themselves from unethical Headhunters looking to make an easy profit. Here are a few suggestions that might help you keep control of your resume. Always keep detailed records of every recruitment agency and employer that you distribute your resume to. Insist that the Headhunters you're working with, contact you for permission each and every time that they want to present your resume to an employer.