With today’s speedy movement of information around the globe, job-seekers need to be aware of the fine balance between positioning themselves effectively in the job market, and maintaining the ideal level of confidentiality.

When you place your CV in the hands of a third party - usually a recruitment consultant - you place a considerable amount of trust in that person to handle your personal details with absolute integrity. Don’t be afraid to question your consultant about how your information is handled and by whom. You should expect a lot from your recruitment consultant and confidentiality should be your first priority.

At the risk of being accused of stating the obvious, you should have this conversation before you make your CV available. A reputable recruiter should always be willing to speak with you, provide some brief details of the positions they have on offer and instill enough confidence in their recruitment processes for a good working relationship to develop. Only then would I provide my CV.

So take care - know where your information is going and make sure you discuss every job with your recruiter before applying.

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