Do screeners make money from hiring students whom they screened? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I know, confusing question. Put differently:

Do your screeners get compensation/look good if the person they recommended for a callback eventually gets hired?

My original screener at OCI (already received an offer from firm) has been blasting me with emails and texts asking to come for a second look if I'm unsure, sending me reports about why their firm is better etc.

I'm not yet bothered by the amount of communication I've been receiving (in fact, I'm a bit flattered). But it makes me wonder why the screener is trying to so hard to get me to commit to their firm? I don't think I'm unusually qualified to warrant such great interest?

[EncyclopediaOrange]

Doubt it, other than recruiting hours counting as billables.

[Johann]

no. and recruiting hours dont count as billables. firms just want who they want.

[Anonymous User]

When I interviewed at a DC firm my original screener greeted me before the callback and gave me a little pep talk and some interview advice. She said that she wanted me to do well because it would be a win-win. I get an offer, and she gets to look for for consistently selecting successful candidates over time. Clearly it's not money, but I suppose there's some sort of internal perception reward. It was enough that she took the time to prep me a little bit.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

No, not at all. There could be a variety of things going on:

The attorney legitimately likes recruiting

The attorney legitimately likes you

The attorney is an alum of your school and it's not one the firm usually recruits from

Etc

[elendinel]

no. and recruiting hours dont count as billables. firms just want who they want.

[5ky]

no. and recruiting hours dont count as billables. firms just want who they want.

depends on the firm. you get a lot of credit for bonuses for recruiting stuff at some places. it's also good firm citizenship if you're gunning for partner or otherwise trying to make a name for yourself.