Where Google goes....

...online recruitment follows.

eBay and Amazon have feedback systems to help shoppers evaluate third-party sellers, and with the launch of its Checkout service, Google is introducing its own seller-rating system that is independent of the marketplace.

"Reviews" allow buyers to describe their experience when paying for transactions through Google Checkout. Currently, only buyers and the merchants they rate can view the reviews, but in the future, Reviews will be available for public viewing, according to Google Checkout help files.

So, will we see similar reviews of recruiters - direct or agency?  It may be a good idea but opens up quite a can of worms.  I'm sure there is already a job board with an eBay style 'rate this recruiter' somewhere and if not, maybe only a matter of time.