Let’s be honest (pun intended): the recruitment industry has a bit of an image problem. Somewhere between used-car sales and politicians, recruiters are often accused of, well… creative storytelling.

You know the lines:

“The culture is fantastic!” (Translation: three people have cried in the office this week.)
“There’s real career progression!” (Translation: The last promotion involved moving desks.)

The problem? Those little white lies don’t just annoy candidates; they cost companies real money and time. When an agency oversells a role or a business, you don’t just end up with a bad hire. You end up with a bad reputation. And a vacancy that’s back open faster than you can say “exit interview.”

At Recruiting Heads, we believe honesty isn’t just ethical — it’s profitable.

We tell our clients the truth even when it’s uncomfortable. If the salary’s not competitive, we’ll say it. If the job spec reads like a ransom note, we’ll fix it. And if the “perfect candidate” you’re describing doesn’t exist outside of Marvel Comics, we’ll help you redefine what you actually need.

Because ethical recruitment isn’t about painting a pretty picture. It’s about matching people and businesses that genuinely fit.

When we’re transparent, everyone wins. Candidates trust us. Clients keep coming back. And the hires we make stick.

So if your current agency’s promises sound too good to be true… they probably are.

Maybe it’s time to work with recruiters who don’t deal in fairy tales — just facts, experience, and a very sharp sense of humour.

Recruiting Heads — where honesty isn’t optional. It’s our superpower.