Advice from a Recruiter from a Candidate

A Candidate’s Experience Seeking Advice from a Recruiter

I’m not quite sure where to share this, so if this isn’t the right place, please let me know. I was recently recruited for a position in a neighboring state, and I underestimated the time and effort required for relocating—like finding a new place to live, managing the move, giving notice at my current job, and breaking my lease. Initially, I planned to start in late October, but after Hurricane Helene hit the area where the job is located, my plans were delayed by two weeks since I couldn’t work with a realtor due to power outages and blocked roads. As a result, I hesitated to give my current job and apartment notice because I didn’t want to risk becoming homeless and jobless without securing a new home first.

After a long search, I finally found a place last Thursday and asked the recruiter to push my start date to November 11. I intended to give my notice that same day, but then I learned that my company requires six weeks’ notice to keep my PTO—this was an oversight on my part. I didn’t want to bring up my departure until I was certain about everything. Now I find myself needing to ask the recruiter again if I can postpone my start date to late November.

Additionally, I discovered that my current apartment added a new clause in the lease that imposes not only two months’ rent but also a $3,600 penalty for breaking it. It’s frustrating to think I may have to pay out of pocket as I start my new job. While I might be stuck with the lease situation, keeping my PTO is important to me.

I’m really anxious about having to ask the recruiter for a start date extension once more. Given these circumstances, do you think such a request is unreasonable?

I need insights from HR professionals

I’m looking for insights from HR experts! What are the main factors you take into account when choosing the ideal ATS or CRM tool for your company’s talent acquisition process?

Carte blanche recruitment

Carte Blanche Recruitment

I’ve been thinking—if you were to launch a recruitment agency from scratch, what changes would you make?

Would you opt for percentage-based fees? Would you employ 360 consultants? Would you consider contingent recruitment? Or perhaps you’d have some fun with quirky hats… I’m eager to hear your thoughts!

How to get text from UK to US

Subject: Sending Text Messages from the UK to the US

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for advice on how to enable SMS functionality for my OpenPhone or any other VoIP service. Are there any providers available that don’t require an EIN or U.S. registration?

Thanks in advance for your help! Best regards, and I hope you’re all doing well.

Need Your Thoughts on My Interview Review Platform Idea

Seeking Your Feedback on My Interview Review Platform Idea

Hi everyone,

I’m exploring the idea of launching a platform called “CandidViews,” where individuals can share their interview experiences and reviews of different companies. My aim is to provide job seekers with an authentic insight into what they can expect during the interview process.

Here are some features I’m considering:

• Anonymous reviews to promote transparency and encourage honest feedback.
• A search function to help users quickly find reviews for specific companies.
• Comprehensive ratings covering interview difficulty, types of questions asked, and overall experiences.
• Analytics for companies to identify trends in their interview processes.

I believe that existing platforms like Glassdoor often overlook the interview aspect and can sometimes be overwhelming with excessive information. My goal is to create a more focused and streamlined experience tailored specifically to the interview journey.

I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on whether you think this would be beneficial or if pursuing this idea is worthwhile.

Thank you!

J4CK

Best productivity tools

Top Productivity Tools

As the owner of a successful recruitment agency in the UK, I aim to maintain a lean team while still driving growth. To do this, I’m exploring innovative tools that can enhance our efficiency and save us time.

What AI tools have you found to be effective over the past couple of years? I’m eager to hear your recommendations!

Bad References

Poor References

I recently spent about 30 minutes assessing a candidate for a position. As is standard practice, I requested a couple of references, and he provided eight. After our conversation, I began reaching out to these references.

The first reference didn’t even remember who the candidate was. That can happen sometimes, especially when candidates have worked on various contracts. However, the second manager I contacted outright said he wouldn’t recommend the candidate and suggested I avoid hiring him. At first, I thought he was joking, but he wasn’t—he informed me that he had to let the candidate go just three months in due to constant chatter that hindered productivity.

The third manager mentioned that the candidate didn’t grasp the fit-out sequence and failed to utilize the technology provided for workflow. The fourth reference offered a vague response with little insight. I’ll be contacting four more references tomorrow.

Given these responses, I won’t be putting this candidate forward for the role, but I will continue to collect references since they may lead to potential client opportunities.

My question is: Do you think I should inform the candidate about the negative feedback from the references?

Recruiting with LinkedIn jobs

Using LinkedIn Jobs for Recruitment
As a newly established recruiting agency specializing in accounting, am I able to post unsponsored job listings on LinkedIn using my personal profile? Will this approach be sufficient to attract candidates, especially since I plan to utilize Sales Navigator for headhunting? I’m concerned about the challenges of creating a business page for my agency, as it would be starting from the ground up in terms of credibility. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!

Help – include most recent very short role or remove on CV/LinkedIn?

Seeking Advice: Should I Include a Recent Short-Term Role on My CV/LinkedIn?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently an Account Manager in the tech industry with a solid CV, but I’ve had a small hiccup in my most recent position during a 2.5-year tenure. After taking a career break to travel with my fiancé, I’ve struggled to secure interviews upon my return, as I’ve usually been headhunted in the past.

I finally secured a role at a local company, but shortly after starting, I discovered that the new EMEA VP, who had been my final interviewer, left the company just eight days in. His exit raised several red flags about the company’s stability, and after only two weeks, I decided to leave as well.

Now, I’m wondering if I should include this brief role on my CV/LinkedIn. Since it’s so recent, would it be better to show that I was employed, or should I omit it altogether? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

What is the average referral fee for introducing my clients to VC’s?

What is the typical referral fee for introducing clients to venture capitalists?

After spending nearly ten years in recruitment, I’m currently broadening my network and have connected with a significant number of venture capitalists seeking new companies and projects to partner with.

As I navigate this new territory, I’d like to gather thoughts on whether I should charge a “finder’s fee” or “referral fee” to the client, the VC, or both. What is the standard practice in this industry?

I would greatly appreciate any insights you can share. Thank you in advance!