What should I do about two recruiters for the same job?

It really depends on your interest in the job! If it’s a role you genuinely want, I’d suggest going for the interview and asking about the situation directly. It might be tricky to get a detailed answer from the recruiters, but the hiring manager could give you the full scoop. It could reveal a lot about the company's culture too. If you're not particularly interested, though, you might consider it a red flag and just cut ties with that recruiter.

You know, as long as you land a job that makes you happy, the way the recruiter got you there shouldn’t matter much! If the company really had one recruiter exclusively, they could’ve just said no to the first recruiter but still brought you in for an interview. I’ve had good luck with recruiters who pulled this sort of thing, and sometimes it works out well for everyone.

It's not really your concern how the recruiter got you in for the interview. The recruiters aren't usually the decision-makers on who the company works with—that's often handled by the HR team. If you’re interested in the role, just go ahead and attend the interview! Who knows, it could lead to something great.

I get how tricky this all sounds! Honestly, I wouldn't sweat the exclusivity agreements too much. Sometimes companies realize they need to broaden their search if the recruiter they’ve tied themselves to isn’t doing the best job. I've had my own experiences with a recruiter who had exclusivity, and it caused a real mess that cost me a job. Just be glad you're in front of the hiring manager with the first recruiter. Focus on that and forget the rest for now.