From DICE, April 7, 2009...
Working with recruiters is part of a comprehensive search strategy. But when they ask candidates to reveal sensitive information right off the bat, it can violate the candidate’s trust, which is crucial to building a successful relationship.
It’s possible the recruiter is looking for leads (companies and managers in hiring mode) when inquiring about where you might have interviewed. He could also be using the information to assess the prospects of placing you. If you’ve already progressed to second or third interviews with companies, for example, the recruiter may prefer to wait for those opportunities to play out, before submitting you to additional employers.
The recruiter also needs to determine whether you’re a serious candidate. While it’s less likely to happen in today’s market, sometimes candidates go on job interviews just to kick the tires. They may be willing to change jobs, but only if they receive an offer that’s substantially higher than the going market rate. In that case, the recruiter would be better off working with more flexible candidates.
If a recruiter asks where you’ve been interviewing, consider this before responding:
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