Received an offer directly and then recruiter contacted me

Received a Direct Job Offer After Connecting with a Recruiter

Hi everyone! About a year ago, I had a conversation with a recruiter who reached out to me to explore potential opportunities. During our chat, I learned that they were working with a company I was very interested in, and I inquired about open positions. However, the recruiter mentioned that there weren’t any at that time.

A few months later, I noticed the company was directly hiring for two roles that caught my eye. I decided to apply for one of them, and recently, I received an offer!

Today, the recruiter got in touch with me to provide an update about that company. I’m planning to be honest with him, but I wanted to get your thoughts—was it wrong for me to apply directly? I was concerned that if I waited for the recruiters to find out about the open position, I might miss out if another candidate was already in the running. I didn’t think to inform the recruiter when I submitted my application. Would love to hear your opinions!

Searching for a partnership

Seeking Partnership Opportunities

Hello,

We are a French startup seeking collaboration with foreign or new French-based recruitment agencies. Our innovative platform allows companies to recruit and effectively utilize qualified professionals—whether experienced or entry-level—remotely and securely.

In essence, we not only recruit employees but also empower them to serve directly as integral members of our clients’ teams.

Currently, our primary focus is on supporting companies in need of software engineers, and we are eager to partner with recruitment agencies to explore new market opportunities.

If you’re interested in discussing this further, I would love to connect!

What’s your opinion of UKG and WorkDay’s ATS?

What do you think about UKG and WorkDay’s Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?

We’re in the process of transitioning from Paycom with a workforce of 1,700 across multiple states and EINs. I need to manage 14 separate organizations and gather analytics for each, as well as for the overall organization. A user-friendly and well-organized ATS is essential to ensure user engagement.

I’d love to hear your thoughts! What do you love or dislike about these systems? How do they handle analytics and reporting? And what is your experience with their user interface?

Thesis Questionnaire for Recruiters

Thesis Questionnaire for Recruiters

Hi everyone!

I’m a university student nearing the completion of my bachelor’s thesis, and I would greatly appreciate your feedback on my questionnaire. My research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in the recruitment and selection process from an employer’s viewpoint. The survey is entirely anonymous and will take about 5-10 minutes to complete.

If you’re willing to participate, please find the link below. I assure you, it’s secure.

Take the Survey

Thank you for your support!

Bringing in new business

Acquiring New Business
I’d love to hear from anyone who earns a commission for bringing in new clients at their agency. What does that process look like for you?

1 step forward 3 steps backwards

One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

Hey everyone, I don’t usually post, but I felt it was important to share this.

To put it simply, as the title suggests, I’ll take one step forward—like winning a role or landing an interview—but then I find myself taking multiple steps back.

How can I consistently achieve my goals and make real progress?

What action plan did you follow diligently to reach high billing numbers for both contracts and permanent placements?

Communication automation tool (Linkedin, Indeed, Facebook, etc)

Communication Automation Tool for Job Seekers and Recruiters

Hello everyone,

I’m a software developer and the creator of a simple browser extension designed to help users craft and manage message templates for platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and more.

I’ve been getting positive feedback from recruiters and talent sourcers who use the tool to create templates for connection requests, pitches, job descriptions, and other communications. I thought you might find it helpful as well!

I want to be mindful of subreddit rules about posting links, so if you’re interested in learning more about it, please feel free to DM me. The tool is currently free and has no usage limitations.

Competitive Analysis – How To?

Competitive Analysis: How Do We Approach It?

I work at a small agency with a long history, and we’re currently engaged in a number of significant projects aimed at assessing our business processes and addressing a substantial backlog.

Recently, we’ve been prompted to take a closer look at our existing rates. We’ve realized that we may be underpricing our services in comparison to industry standards. Many long-term agreements we have in place involve discounted rates that no longer seem justified. As we prepare for the upcoming year, we’re considering a complete overhaul of our pricing structure.

However, while there’s chatter about our prices being on the lower end, we would appreciate more concrete evidence to support this claim. Unfortunately, contract terms are often confidential, making it difficult to gather the necessary data.

One of our managers proposed that we cold call other agencies, pretending to be potential clients, in order to gauge their pricing. While this tactic has apparently been used against us before, it doesn’t seem ethical to me. I wanted to reach out and see if this practice is considered standard within the industry?

Company taking over 2 weeks on salary negotiation. Is this normal?

Is it typical for salary negotiations to take over two weeks?

I interviewed with a company and received a job offer two weeks ago. The recruiter mentioned that the hiring manager was quite impressed with my qualifications. However, I discovered that the top salary for the position was actually $11k lower than my current pay, which the recruiter hadn’t mentioned prior to the offer. I decided to negotiate to see if they could match my current salary instead. The recruiter seemed to anticipate this discussion and told me that the hiring manager would likely have some flexibility to work with me, promising to get back to me soon.

Now, two weeks have passed and I still haven’t heard anything. I followed up with the recruiter last week, and he said he expected to have an update by the end of the week, but I still haven’t received any news. I’m starting to feel frustrated with the lack of communication. Is this delay in the negotiation process normal?

Is it okay to reach out to my recruiter to recommend a talented classmate of mine?

Is it appropriate to contact my recruiter about recommending a talented classmate?

I hope this isn’t a silly question, but I’m still learning the ropes of business etiquette. I recently secured an internship for next summer and have a gifted classmate who is looking for similar opportunities. Would it be acceptable to reach out to my recruiter to see if I could connect her with my friend? I’m not sure if my position as a future intern carries any weight, and I don’t want to come off as bothersome. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!