Fee percentages

Subject: Inquiry About Fee Percentages in Different Sectors

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! I’d like to gather some insights on fee percentages in the UK recruitment market. My background is in engineering and manufacturing, where the typical fees ranged from 15-20%.

I’m curious to know what the standard fee percentages are in the following sectors based on your experiences:

• Warehouse
• Administration
• Marketing
• Procurement
• Customer Service
• Sales

I look forward to hearing your thoughts! Thank you in advance for your input.

Recruiting business development

Seeking Guidance on Commission Percentage for Business Development Recruitment

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working as a recruiter on a largely commission-based model. Recently, I made some valuable connections that allowed my agency to establish an agreement with a new employer in a different country. This opportunity is projected to generate over £100k in revenue over the next year.

The employer has acknowledged my role in facilitating this connection and asked if I have a specific percentage in mind for compensation. I’m unsure what percentage is typical for situations like this.

Could anyone share what might be considered a reasonable rate? Is 2%, 5%, or 10% of the projected contract value appropriate?

While I wasn’t heavily involved in the discussions, my initial connections were crucial for making this happen.

Thank you for your insights!

How do recruiters find you on LinkedIn?

How do recruiters discover candidates on LinkedIn?

As a digital marketer, I’ve been having a tough time securing PPC roles, while some of my classmates with similar qualifications are getting numerous inquiries from recruiters. What could I be missing that they’re doing right?

Advice please: New Desk Compensation

Seeking Advice: New Desk Compensation

Hello everyone! I’m looking for your guidance on a situation I’m currently navigating.

I’ve been given the opportunity to start a new cold desk in Life Sciences beginning in October, due to my expressed interest in taking on this challenge.

Since joining my recruitment agency in April, which specializes in Healthcare, I’ve successfully billed over £33k across five deals—three of which were completed just last month. I’m currently earning an additional £1,000 per month in commission, and I anticipate that will continue to grow. I also bring around two years of recruitment experience to the table.

However, transitioning to this new desk means stepping away from my current, steady commission stream. I understand that it might take 6 months to close a deal, and up to 12-18 months to achieve consistent profitability. This transition also carries more risk as I’ll be starting from scratch in an unfamiliar sector.

A sales manager I know suggested that I negotiate an additional £1,000 per month for the first six months to offset the commission I’m relinquishing while I work to establish the new desk.

My questions are:

1. Is it reasonable to request this additional compensation?
2. If that’s not feasible, what other forms of support could I consider asking for?
3. Am I being unreasonable in thinking I should be compensated for this transition, or should I go ahead with the current compensation package?

Thank you in advance for your valuable insights!

Anyone use paylocitys recruiting platform? Would love feedback

Has anyone had experience with Paylocity’s recruiting platform? I would greatly appreciate your feedback.

Hi there! I’m currently working as a contract recruiter, and the company I’m with uses Paylocity for their HR system. They’ve invited me to discuss the possibility of switching their ATS to Paylocity. However, as someone who’s used various ATS platforms, I haven’t had any experience with Paylocity, so I’m feeling a bit skeptical. I’d love to hear any insights you might have before I have this conversation. Thank you!

Seeking advice on keyword scrapping for recruitment in competitors job posts.

Looking for advice on keyword scraping for recruitment from competitor job postings.

As a recruitment consultant, I’m eager to enhance my strategies for identifying potential clients. One avenue I’m exploring is leveraging keywords from competitor job listings to gain insights into market demands and refine my outreach efforts.

I would greatly appreciate your input on the following:

1. What tools or techniques do you recommend for scraping job postings and analyzing keywords?
2. How do you identify potential clients based on these keywords?
3. Are there specific methods or best practices you suggest for effective competitor research?
4. How do you integrate this data into your client outreach strategies?
5. What software would you recommend for accomplishing this?

Any insights or experiences you can share would be incredibly helpful! Thank you!

Seeking Advice on Securing a Job in Canada with a Closed Work Permit and Extensive Experience

Seeking Guidance on Job Opportunities in Canada with a Closed Work Permit

Hello everyone,

I’m currently in Canada on a closed work permit and have gained 1 year of experience within the country, along with 9 years of international experience as a software developer. Despite this solid background, I’m encountering difficulties in securing a new job.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to effectively navigate the job market in my situation. Specifically, I’m looking for insights on:

• Effective job search strategies tailored for individuals like me
• Networking tips and resources within the Canadian tech community
• Ways to highlight my international experience to make an impact
• Recommendations for employers or recruiters willing to consider candidates with a closed work permit

I am also open to relocation for the right opportunity.

Thank you so much for your assistance and suggestions!

Wsp

Hello! Is there anyone here who works with WSP in the UK?

Life science industry

Exploring the Life Science Industry

Hello everyone,

Yesterday, I shared that my current agent has encouraged me to establish a new desk focused on the Life Science sector.

I’m reaching out to see if anyone with experience recruiting in this field can provide insights on industry fees, billing potential, and similar details.

Currently, I’m contemplating whether to remain on my Healthcare desk, where I’ve completed six deals totaling just over £40K, averaging around £6,666 per deal (which is about the norm for our office).

My intuition tells me that the Life Science sector may offer greater long-term potential due to its depth, as opposed to the more transactional nature of healthcare recruiting that I’m experiencing now. I’m genuinely interested in this field and aspire to become an “industry expert” in Life Sciences rather than healthcare.

That said, I’m aware of the risks involved in leaving my growing desk for a new venture that might take 12-18 months before I see consistent billing and commissions.

At the moment, I’ve noticed that very few colleagues in our office are billing over £150K annually in Life Sciences, while my goal is to bill at least £250K a year and continue to grow from there.

Any insights into the Life Science industry, tips on successfully establishing a new desk, and realistic expectations for billing timelines would be immensely helpful.

Thanks in advance! 🙂

Got stood up twice for an interview

Stood up for an interview…twice.

That’s pretty much the gist of it. They reached out to me, asked me to schedule a meeting, and I did. The first interview was on a Monday. After waiting for 10 minutes, I sent two emails—one inquiring if he was still joining, and another asking if it would be worth rescheduling. He eventually replied, simply saying, “I’m so sorry I couldn’t attend this,” with no further explanation.

Fast forward to the second interview—again, no email letting me know he would be late, and no response to my follow-up after 10 minutes. Almost 25 minutes in, he finally joins but ends the call without saying a word. Honestly, I shouldn’t have waited that long.

I’m considering sending a complaint to their talent email, but I’m unsure if that’s overreacting. What do you think?