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Briefing: ‘Reverse recruiting’: With employment at a standstill, job seekers are paying recruiters to find their next gig

Strategic angle: Job seekers are turning to recruiters for help in a stagnant job market, leading to a rise in reverse recruiting.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-22 · 1 MIN READ

Job seekers are now paying recruiters directly.

Traditional job searching methods are becoming less effective.

The trend highlights the challenges in the current job market.