Has anyone dealt with this scenario? Should I forget about this role at this point?
I suggest that you consider pursuing other job options, as this situation here seems a bit fishy for me (or at least seems like two recruiters fighting over a candidate).
Don't discard this opportunity yet; see how this situation evolves and if you eventually have a chance to land an offer. It could be that the job ends up looking promising, and it's just the recruiters that are acting unprofessionally.
However, don't rely solely on this chance, and keep job-hunting for alternatives in case this negotiation falls down.
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2 years ago
Recruiter A called me a informed of an available role and mentioned that the role would not be live for a few days until they get sign off. They also mention they have exclusivity on the role and so I replied to an email saying I'm happy for recruiter A to represent me going for this role.
Recruiter B calls and tells me about exactly the same role; I explain that I've already been put forward and that I cannot proceed with another recruiter. Recruiter B then states that they have exclusivity on the role and that my previous application wouldn't go anywhere.
The fact that recruiter A said the role wouldn't be live for a few days and that no one else knows about the role implies that they are lying over exclusivity and that I don't have a chance of getting the job.
If this is true, I've given my legal consent to be represented by recruiter A whom is unable to represent me - something I cannot prove.
Has anyone dealt with this scenario? Should I forget about this role at this point? It's a shame the recruitment industy is in such a state.