Event Brief
Job-Seekers Pay for Interviews Amid Scarcity
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: Job seekers are turning to 'reverse recruitment' firms to secure interviews, paying thousands for assistance.
WHO: Job seekers, recruiters, Liz Bentley
WHAT: Job seekers are paying recruiters for interviews
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To overcome difficulties in securing job interviews
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