Freelance recruiters in IT industry. How can we preserve our rights?

Freelance Recruiters in the IT Industry: Protecting Our Rights

As a freelance recruiter specializing in the IT sector, I’ve encountered a recurring issue that’s difficult to navigate. One of my clients regularly reaches out to inform me they have an open position that needs filling. I dedicate time and effort to identify suitable candidates, only to find out a week later that their internal HR team has already filled the role, rendering my services unnecessary. Unfortunately, this has happened multiple times across different positions, despite my efforts to present a solid pool of candidates.

Our agreement stipulates that I would be compensated for each successful hire. However, this means that every time my candidates are overlooked in favor of internal hires, I end up investing a significant amount of time without any payment—which can lead to entire months of work going unpaid.

What steps can I take to address this situation? Have others faced similar experiences, and how have you managed them? I’d love to hear your thoughts and insights.

IATA Recruiter version

IATA Recruiter version
I’ve noticed that some recruiters are sharing jobs on LinkedIn that aren’t genuine, and I believe this practice is unethical, especially considering the number of people who are currently struggling. It seems like they’re just looking to collect your information so they can inundate you with job opportunities that involve numerous application stages. Just wanted to express my thoughts here without causing a stir on LinkedIn!

Does anyone use offshore CV sourcing services?

Has anyone here tried using offshore CV sourcing services?

I’ve experimented with several over the past year. They offer significantly lower costs for access to certain job boards that I found didn’t yield a positive ROI at full price.

The quality of service has varied quite a bit, but we’ve certainly made some low-cost placements.

I’m on the lookout for new suppliers—any recommendations?

How do you deal with client fee breakdowns in temping?

How do you handle client fee breakdowns in temporary staffing?

My agency has had a temp contract for the past five years, and unfortunately, they pay a very low rate. A few years ago, someone shared a cost breakdown of our fee structure with them, and since then, they’ve had us in a difficult position.

With upcoming changes in tax rates, levies, and wage increases this year, we’ve decided to try to raise our overall charge rate slightly—by about 0.1%. Now, the client is asking for a detailed explanation of how we arrived at that figure.

I’m looking for advice on how to respond to this request. The current charge rate isn’t sustainable for us in the long run, but losing this client isn’t an option either. We typically don’t provide cost breakdowns to our clients because it often leads to complications like this. Any suggestions?

Advices please

Seeking advice!

I currently have a job, but the salary isn’t enough to meet my needs. I interviewed for a new position today that offers a significantly better salary, but the working hours are longer: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., compared to my current job from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, the commute to the new company is farther. I also want to continue practicing my old hobby, Karate, but joining this new company may limit my time for classes. I’m torn on whether to take the new job or stay where I am. What do you all think?

My Salary Increase but now company has increased my Threshold – please give opinion/advice

Seeking Advice: Salary Increase with Higher Commission Threshold

I recently received a salary increase from £28,000 to £30,000, with the potential to reach £32,000 after billing an additional £50,000. Currently, my commission structure includes a threshold of £4,000, allowing me to earn 30% on anything above that.

I’m training one associate and bringing in another, so things are progressing positively. However, my company has proposed increasing my commission threshold to £5,000 while keeping the 30% commission for amounts billed beyond that.

I’m concerned that although I’ve been given a pay raise, the higher threshold might demotivate me. The change means I would effectively lose out financially, as the new structure would cost me an additional £300 in commission once I surpass the threshold.

With the added responsibilities of training two junior associates, I feel this adjustment doesn’t accurately reflect my contributions.

I’m contemplating approaching my employer to ask if I can retain my current commission structure. What do you think?

Job report/study/websites?

Seeking Job Market Reports and Resources

Hi everyone,

I’m currently researching job markets in Europe, the USA, and Canada and need your help! I’m looking for websites, reports, or studies that provide detailed information on job roles, salaries, company sizes, and other relevant metrics.

My goal is to better understand these job landscapes to improve recruitment strategies. If you know of any reliable sources or comprehensive studies that offer this type of data, I would really appreciate your recommendations.

Additionally, if there are professionals or services that specialize in creating in-depth job market analyses, I’d love to hear about those as well.

Thank you in advance for your assistance, Reddit community!

Starting In Recruitment

Beginning a Career in Recruitment

I’m eager to break into the recruitment field. While I don’t have any direct experience in recruitment, I bring a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development. My goal is to focus on renewable energy or ESG sectors.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on essential software or general tips for getting started. I’m also open to hiring someone to mentor me in this transition. Thank you!

Need help to practice sourcing for interviews

Seeking Assistance for Sourcing Candidates for Interviews

I’m looking for guidance on how to effectively source mid-level candidates (3+ years of experience) for Sales and Business Development positions in the Telecom sector in Germany. My experience with sourcing candidates for commercial roles is limited, and I currently don’t have access to LinkedIn Recruiter or paid job platforms. What strategies should I consider? Are there specific tools or websites that could aid in my search? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I created an AI Tool that can bulk process 1,000s of CVs and conduct pre-screening interviews

I’ve developed an AI tool designed to efficiently process thousands of CVs and conduct pre-screening interviews.

Many of my connections on LinkedIn express a desire for feedback on every job application, while my recruiting colleagues often find it challenging due to the sheer volume of CVs they receive for each position.

Imagine having a customizable AI tool that can:
– Perform initial pre-screening interviews before applications are submitted, helping to filter candidates based on essential criteria.
– Analyze hundreds of CVs by matching them against detailed job descriptions and comprehensive requirements.
– Offer customizable filtering options, such as location, job type, skills, and experience, to tailor the recruitment process to specific needs.

I’ve built a proof of concept that I truly believe functions exceptionally well!
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/-9Q_WTgM5NE

I’d love to hear your thoughts and any concerns you might have about implementing a tool like this!