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Do recruiters charge candidates a fee?
A legitimate recruiter never charges you to find you a job. The hiring company pays the fee, so you get a specialist representing you at no cost. With Bloom, working with us is always free for candidates, full stop. If anyone ever asks you to pay to be placed or considered, that is a red flag, not how reputable search works.
The model is simple: companies hire Bloom to find the right leader, and companies pay for it. That means we can put real effort into representing you, opening doors, prepping you for interviews, and being honest about fit, without ever sending you a bill.
Being free does not mean being passed around. Bloom matches you to roles where you will actually thrive, using the Field Performance Index to point you toward work that fits, so the process respects your time and your trade.
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Is Bloom really free for candidates?
Yes, always. The hiring company covers the fee. You never pay anything to work with Bloom or to be placed in a role.
What if a recruiter asks me to pay?
Walk away. Reputable executive search is paid by employers, never candidates. A request for payment to be placed or considered is a warning sign.
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