Need Your Thoughts on My Interview Review Platform Idea

Seeking Feedback on My Interview Review Platform Idea

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about launching a platform called “CandidViews” that allows individuals to share their interview experiences and reviews of different companies. My aim is to provide job seekers with genuine insights into what they can expect during the interview process.

Here are some features I’m considering:

• Anonymous reviews to promote transparency and honesty.
• A search function to help users easily find reviews for specific companies.
• Detailed ratings covering interview difficulty, question types, and overall experiences.
• Analytics for companies to help them understand trends in their interview processes.

I feel that existing platforms like Glassdoor don’t emphasize the interview aspect enough and can sometimes overwhelm users with too much information. CandidViews will be more focused and streamlined, specifically targeting the interview experience.

I’d love to get your feedback on whether you think this idea would be helpful and if it’s worth pursuing!

Thanks for your input!

J4CK

Best productivity tools

Top Productivity Tools for Recruitment Agencies

As the owner of a successful recruitment agency in the UK, I’ve always aimed to maintain a lean team. However, I recognize that this approach may restrict growth potential. To counter this, I’m exploring tools that can enhance efficiency and streamline our processes.

I’m curious to hear about the AI tools that people have discovered over the past couple of years. What have you found helpful in saving time and boosting productivity?

Bad References

Poor References Encounter

I spent about 30 minutes assessing a candidate for a position and, as usual, I requested a few references. He kindly provided eight.

After our conversation, I started contacting the references he listed. The first one didn’t recall who he was, which can happen, especially with candidates from contract roles.

The second manager I reached out to surprised me by stating that he wouldn’t recommend the candidate and advised against hiring him. I initially thought he was joking, but he was serious. He explained that he had to let the candidate go just three months in due to excessive chatting and not keeping up with work.

The third manager mentioned that the candidate lacked understanding of the fit-out sequence and wasn’t utilizing the technology provided for workflow effectively.

The fourth reference gave a rather lukewarm response with minimal detail. I still have four more references to contact tomorrow.

Given these findings, I don’t plan to move forward with this candidate, but I will continue to collect references as they could be useful for potential client opportunities.

My question is: Should I inform the candidate about the negative feedback from the references?

Recruiting with LinkedIn jobs

Recruiting Using LinkedIn Jobs

I’m starting a new recruiting agency focused on accounting and am wondering if I can post unsponsored job listings on LinkedIn using my personal profile. Would this approach be sufficient to attract candidates? I also plan to use Sales Navigator for headhunting. I’m concerned that creating a business page for my agency might make it challenging to establish credibility since it would be starting from zero. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

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

Subject: Should I Include a Short-Lived Role on My CV/LinkedIn?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently an Account Manager in the tech industry with a solid CV, but I encountered a small setback in my most recent role, which lasted only two weeks after a 2.5-year tenure. After taking a career break to travel with my fiancé, I’ve returned to the job market and facing challenges in securing interviews. In the past, I’ve typically been headhunted, so this situation is quite new for me.

I recently started a position at a local company, but soon discovered that the EMEA VP I interviewed with had left just days after I started. This raised several concerns about the company’s direction, and I decided to leave after two weeks due to ongoing red flags.

Now, I’m unsure whether to include this brief role on my CV/LinkedIn. Given its recency, would it be better to show that I’m currently employed, or should I remove all mention of it? I’d appreciate your thoughts!

Thank you!

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

What is the typical referral fee for connecting my clients with venture capitalists?

Having spent nearly ten years in recruitment, I’m in the process of expanding my network and have connected with a significant number of venture capitalists seeking new companies and projects to collaborate on.

As I navigate this new territory, I would like to know if I should charge a “finder’s fee” or “referral fee” to the client, the VC, or perhaps both? What is the industry standard for these fees?

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

How are applicant resumes sorted?

How are applicant resumes organized? Does the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) prioritize candidates based on perceived qualifications, or does it sort them by the most recent submissions?

I’m finding it difficult to connect with a real person in the hiring process. Is the recruiting landscape really as chaotic as it seems right now?

Is MES recruitment worth it?

Is specializing in MES recruitment worthwhile?

I’m a recruiter with a few years of experience across various sectors, including IT, tech, and gaming. Currently, I’m focused on manufacturing in the life sciences sector since moving to Denmark and taking on a role as a life science recruitment specialist.

I’m feeling a bit fatigued by not having a deep expertise in specific areas. I believe this hinders the value I can provide to my candidates and clients, making me blend in with the crowd of recruiters. In my experience, I performed best when I partnered with clients who consistently required similar roles, allowing me to truly excel in those areas. I’m eager to replicate that success.

I’ve realized that I’m not naturally inclined towards high-pressure sales pitches during cold calls. Instead, I want to position myself as someone with in-depth knowledge of a particular field, which I see as my unique offering. While being effective in sales is important, I’m exploring this knowledge-based approach for now.

I’ve come to understand that Reddit might offer insights I hadn’t considered before, so I’d like to reach out to anyone with expertise in the MES field.

Through my research, I’ve discovered that MES is more expansive than I initially thought. My experience so far has primarily involved placing one Aveva specialist in a role.

So, what do knowledgeable individuals here think about the future of MES? Would it make sense for me to specialize exclusively in MES roles related to PAS-X, Siemens, Aveva, and Rockwell?

I’m new to this field, so any insights or information would be greatly appreciated!

Contractor responsibility

Contractor Responsibility

Hey seasoned recruiters, I could use your insights! As a contractor, I recently invested a lot of time in finding the right candidate. However, after extending the offer, the HR manager took over the process. It’s now been 2.5 weeks, and the candidate still hasn’t officially signed. My question is: at what point does a recruiter’s responsibility end? If the candidate ultimately doesn’t sign, is that on the recruiter? Thanks for your thoughts!

Rail Industry Jobs Advice (UK)

Advice for Transitioning to Rail Industry Jobs (UK)

Hello everyone! I’m looking to transition my career into the rail industry. My background is in Project Management within technology delivery, and I’ve been an avid rail user throughout my life. I’m eager to hear any advice for making this industry switch. I have transferable skills in areas like planning, risk management, and change management.

I should note that I’m specifically interested in management roles rather than positions such as train driver or track engineer. Any insights or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!