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Subject:Re: Recruiters' or agencies' cuts of fees From:JIMCHEVAL -at- AOL -dot- COM Date:Mon, 24 Nov 1997 00:40:56 -0500
In a message dated 97-11-23 21:12:11 EST, Jae -at- concentric -dot- net writes:
<< Perhaps it's a function of where I am (near Silicon Valley), but
everyone I've talked with here tells me that 20% is the lowest cut
recruiters take and the norm is 40% or even as much as 60%.
>>
That's about accurate, based on my experience in New York and LA.
For what it's worth, we kicked this subject around pretty well a few months
back. Lots more in the archive.
Jim Chevallier
Los Angeles
currently available for contract/freelance work
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