Messed up salary negotiation

Salary Negotiation Regret

Hi everyone,

I recently found out that I was the runner-up for a Technical Lead position, and initially, I was informed that I didn’t get the job. However, just five days later, I received an email from talent acquisition indicating that “there have been developments” and requesting a phone call the following day.

During the call, I was surprised to learn that the first candidate had dropped out, and the position was now mine. When asked about my salary expectations, I mentioned I was looking for 10% more than my current salary and provided a specific figure. The recruitment team quickly checked with the hiring manager and accepted my request without any objections or counteroffers.

Since then, I’ve done some research on Glassdoor and realized that I may have settled for a lower number than the market range, and I could have potentially asked for at least £6k more.

I haven’t yet received the official offer letter or contract. Do you think it’s appropriate to reach out to the recruitment team and explain my findings while requesting a higher salary?

I’d really appreciate any insights or advice you have.

Thank you!

Day plan and non negotiables

Daily Strategy and Non-Negotiables

I operate in the American commercial construction market from the UK. I’d love to hear about your daily routines and non-negotiable tasks that bring you closer to closing a deal. For instance, you might say, “From 8 to 10 AM, I focus on building my pipeline.” I’m open to any insights or suggestions, as I’m currently starting from scratch. 😭 Thank you!

Interviews like a pyramid scheme (Kingsdale mortgage Inc)

Interviews That Resemble a Pyramid Scheme (Kingsdale Mortgage Inc.)

I want to share a concerning experience that my friend—let’s call him Arthur—had while job hunting in Canada as a new immigrant. He recently recounted his encounter with a particularly unwelcoming company, Universal Investing & Consulting Inc. However, what happened with Kingsdale Mortgage Inc. during Arthur’s job application process has prompted me to raise awareness.

After sending in his resume, Arthur received a call from Kingsdale Mortgage Inc. I hesitate to call it a phone interview since it mainly consisted of the interviewer sharing details about the job responsibilities and compensation without asking Arthur any questions.

Fast forward two or three weeks, Arthur was invited for a face-to-face interview at their office. However, the location didn’t match what I found online, which raised some red flags. During the in-person meeting, the interviewer instructed job candidates, including Arthur, to make phone calls to various people—essentially acting as a form of networking. It was evident that the interviewer had obtained someone else’s information and wanted Arthur to reach out to them.

To make matters worse, the interviewer provided a suspicious website to help persuade candidates and insisted on keeping everything confidential—specifically instructing Arthur not to leave any evidence, such as text messages or voicemails. This setup feels alarmingly similar to a pyramid scheme. Arthur and others were asked to make numerous unsolicited calls (potentially 50 to 100 each) using their own phone numbers without compensation.

I’m convinced this operation is a scam or a form of a pyramid scheme, but I lack concrete evidence to convince Arthur to cease his job application process.

Does anyone have suggestions on how I can help him avoid working for this company?

What is the hardest aspect of being a recruiter

What’s the toughest part of being a recruiter?

I’m eager to hear from my fellow recruiters about the challenges and frustrations you face in your roles. Please share what specific aspects of recruiting you find hard, difficult, or just plain annoying—let’s keep it focused on our industry! Avoid general complaints that anyone might experience, like “difficult bosses” or “micromanagement.”

Let’s chat! Spill the tea! ☕️

Need advices for job searching :)

Seeking Job Search Advice 🙂

Hi everyone! I recently graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering and have been actively applying for jobs for the past few months, but I haven’t been able to land a single interview or receive any positive feedback for EE positions. I’m feeling a bit stuck and would love your insights on what I might be missing.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

• Updated my resume and ensured it meets ATS requirements.
• Crafted tailored cover letters for each application.
• Created a portfolio website to showcase my projects and skills.
• Networked on LinkedIn with alumni and professionals in EE companies, but I haven’t received much response.
• Applied to a variety of jobs that I feel I qualify for, even those outside of electrical engineering.
• Attempted to follow up on applications, but often struggle to find contact information.
• Reached out to smaller engineering firms with my resume and cover letter.

Some potential challenges I’ve identified:

• Perhaps my resume or cover letters aren’t standing out, and recruiters aren’t engaging with them?
• While I have part-time jobs and internships related to engineering experience since 2015, none pertain directly to electrical engineering.
• I graduated in mid-2023, and my last job was in late 2022; I had to leave that position after two months due to health issues, which has left gaps in my resume.
• I worry that my cover letters might come off as too autogenerated, but I’m unsure how to write a compelling, professional letter without that AI-like tone.
• Finding referral opportunities has been tough; I don’t want to come off as only seeking connections for referrals, and I’ve heard many people land jobs through networking.
• And perhaps it’s something as simple as my LinkedIn profile picture being too cheerful?

I’m grateful for any advice or insights on how to improve my job search strategy. I genuinely feel lost and would appreciate your help! Thank you!

Mentorship

Mentorship Opportunity

Hi everyone! I’m a Global Recruiter with 7 years of experience, mainly in the financial services, conservation, and international trade and development sectors. As I approach my second anniversary as a Principal Consultant this December, I’m eager to advance to the Associate Partner level. I would greatly appreciate insights and guidance from industry experts on how to elevate my career. Thank you!

Question for agency recruiters! Would you go back to a KPI driven environment?

Attention agency recruiters! Would you consider returning to a KPI-driven environment?

As an agency recruiter, I’ve had a diverse career trajectory, which I’d rather not specify by industry at the moment. I started off in a well-paying niche, where global specialists earned at least £90,000 annually. In contrast, my more recent experience has involved placing a high volume of unskilled workers at lower wages. While I generally enjoy my current company, I occasionally find myself questioning their ethics—it’s just part of the job.

One of the biggest advantages of my current role is the absence of KPIs. We have manageable short-term targets set daily and less daunting monthly goals. Although my commission is on the lower side (which is expected), my salary is under £30k. My workdays are long but relatively stress-free.

In contrast, my early years in recruitment at my previous company were incredibly intense. Depending on the role, there were often fewer than 50 qualified candidates worldwide, making it a challenge to meet daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs. Each placement garnered £200-£800, but opportunities were scarce.

Recently, I’ve been approached by an agency offering a significant salary increase, but the role emphasizes KPIs repeatedly in the job description. Reviews on Glassdoor echo concerns about this KPI focus. The salary for the positions I would be filling would fall somewhere between my previous experiences. However, this would require me to delve into a new industry and leave behind the comparatively relaxed target environment—even though the financial incentive is appealing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice!

Thinking of quitting…

Considering a career change…

I’ve been an agency recruiter for almost three years. After a successful first year as a resourcer, I was promoted to a full 360 role, where I had a fantastic year, outperforming most of my peers. When I requested a raise and promotion, I was granted one, but it wasn’t as much as I had hoped, leaving me feeling undervalued.

Unfortunately, this year has been one of the toughest I’ve experienced. Despite putting in the same effort as before, I just can’t seem to close deals. Candidates are taking counteroffers or other positions, clients are hiring direct applicants, or they simply ghost me, leaving me in a frustrating cycle. It’s incredibly disheartening, and the financial impact—losing out on commissions—only adds to my sense of underachievement.

My boss is supportive, but she doesn’t seem to grasp how challenging this has become for me. Her advice has mostly been to stay positive and focus on business development, which hasn’t yielded the results I need.

To give you some context, I’ve lost over €140k in revenue and €14k in commission so far this year, and we’re just past Q2!

I have a passion for hands-on work, and I’m starting to wonder if it’s time to shift to a career that involves less time in an office.

I would really appreciate hearing others’ thoughts and experiences on this. What do you think?

Do multiple agencies post job ads for the same position?

Are multiple agencies advertising openings for the same job?

Hello everyone, where can I see the hot searches, hot search events or news?

Hi everyone! Where can I find trending searches, hot search events, or the latest news?