Could you share your insights about hiring

Subject: Seeking Advice on Hiring in India

Hi everyone! 👋

This is my first post, and I’m reaching out for some help with recruitment in India. My company is looking to hire a remote Account Manager, and I’d love to get your insights.

Could you share your thoughts on the hiring landscape there, along with cultural considerations and any tips you might have for the interview process? I’m currently unfamiliar with how things operate in that region, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Resourcing consultant offer advice

Advice on Transitioning to Recruitment

I’ve been exploring a transition from my marketing background into recruitment and have received an offer for a position as a recruitment resourcing consultant. The base salary is in line with entry-level roles (around £20k), but I’m not too impressed with the commission structure and potential for career advancement.

My main question is: if I take this position and gain some experience, will it help me secure a full 360 recruitment consultant role or a trainee position later on? I understand that I would likely need to change companies to achieve this, but I’m curious if this type of experience is valuable, especially since I won’t be directly interacting with clients at this stage. Ultimately, I aim to work in an agency environment in a 360 capacity.

Is working as a resourcing consultant good preparation for transitioning into a 360 role?

Need advice for hiring remotely

Seeking Remote Hiring Advice for India

Hi everyone,

This is my first post in this community! I’m looking for some guidance on recruiting in India. My company is planning to hire a remote Account Manager based there, and I’d love to hear your insights. What should I know about the local culture, and do you have any tips to keep in mind during the interview process? I’m feeling a bit out of my element, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

The Best Compliance/Onboarding Software?

Looking for Recommendations for Compliance and Onboarding Software

Has anyone found a reliable software solution for onboarding candidates? I’m working in the healthcare field and typically need to gather, review, and finalize over 15 different documents. There are often back-and-forth communications involved, and I also require hospitals and clinicians to verify and sign the same documents.

Is there a software out there that can streamline this entire process? I’ve tried Deputy, but it doesn’t offer enough customization for my specific document workflow, and the formatting issues with the signing documents are problematic. Any suggestions?

Tech Specialism Suggestions? Need something different.

Looking for Tech Specialization Suggestions!

Hi everyone! I’m new here and excited to join the conversation.

As the founder of a small recruitment agency, I’m approaching my third anniversary in this venture. I’ve been in tech recruitment for six years, focusing on open-source web technologies, primarily JavaScript, with some experience in cloud services. My work has mainly been in the UK, though I’ve also dabbled in the US market.

This past year has been challenging, and I’m feeling a bit worn out by the intense competition in my current niche. I often feel undervalued and would like to explore new avenues.

I’m on the lookout for fresh ideas for a tech niche that shows promise. What areas are yielding success right now?

I’ve begun to explore Cyber Security and Robotics in Supply Chain companies, but I’d love to hear any other suggestions you might have! Thanks in advance for your insights!

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

Title: Freelance Recruiters in the IT Industry: How Can We Protect Our Rights?

As a freelance recruiter in the IT sector, I often encounter challenges with my clients. Recently, I worked diligently on filling an open position for one of my clients, only to be informed a week later that their internal HR team had already filled it, rendering my efforts moot. Unfortunately, this situation has repeated itself across multiple roles, even after I’ve submitted a robust pool of candidates.

Our agreement stipulates that I am compensated only for each candidate that is hired, which means when their HR team fills a role after I’ve already invested my time, I end up with no payment. This has resulted in several months of unpaid work for me.

What steps can I take to protect my rights in these situations? I’m curious to hear about your experiences and insights.

IATA Recruiter version

IATA Recruiter Perspective

I’ve noticed that some recruiters post job listings on LinkedIn that aren’t legitimate, and I find that concerning from an ethical standpoint. It feels especially wrong when there are individuals genuinely struggling to find work. It seems like they’re more interested in collecting data to inundate candidates with lengthy job application processes. Just wanted to share my thoughts here rather than on LinkedIn itself.

Does anyone use offshore CV sourcing services?

Has anyone here tried offshore CV sourcing services? Over the past year, I’ve experimented with several options. They provide access to certain job boards at significantly lower rates, which I found hard to justify at full price.

The quality of service has varied, but we’ve been able to make some cost-effective 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 breakdown requests in the temping sector?

My agency has had a temp contract for five years, and we’ve been stuck with a very low rate since a past client received a detailed breakdown of our fee calculation. As a result, they know our costs and have leveraged that information against us.

With upcoming changes in tax rates, new levies, and wage increases, we decided to adjust our overall charge rate slightly—around a 0.1% increase. However, the client has now requested a detailed breakdown justifying this change.

I’m looking for suggestions on how to respond. The existing charge rate is not viable long-term, but we can’t afford to lose this contract. We typically don’t provide cost breakdowns to clients for this very reason.

Advices please

Seeking Advice

Hey everyone, I’m facing a dilemma and would love your input. Right now, I’m working at a job with a salary that’s not quite enough. I had an interview today with another company that offers a significantly better salary, but the work hours are longer. My current job is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., while the new position would be from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additionally, the new job is farther from my home.

I also want to return to practicing Karate, but I fear that the new job’s schedule will prevent me from attending classes. I’m struggling to decide whether I should make the switch to the new company. Any thoughts or advice?