Recruiters understand that your chances of surviving your first year in the business are low, and they’ll say almost anything to get you onboard. Here is a list of truths they won’t prepare you for.
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‘You’ll be on call 24/7’: 14 realities your recruiting broker probably didn’t tell you
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