Recruiters, What are your biggest pet peeves and positives about using job boards?

Subject: Share Your Thoughts: Job Boards – Complaints and Successes

Hi Team,

I’m reaching out to gather insights from fellow recruiters about our experiences with job boards. Having navigated both the challenges and successes these platforms bring, I’m eager to hear your thoughts.

Top Frustrations:

Flood of Unqualified Candidates: One major annoyance for me is the overwhelming number of unqualified applicants. When I post a job requiring specific technical skills, it’s common to receive applications from candidates who don’t meet the basic requirements, which adds significant time to the screening process.

Limited Customization Options: Another downside is the lack of flexibility in job postings. Many job boards offer a rigid format that restricts my ability to highlight the unique features of the position and the company culture.

Positive Aspects:

Wide Reach: On the flip side, job boards provide an extensive reach. I’ve successfully attracted candidates from a variety of backgrounds and locations, which is particularly valuable for roles that demand specialized skills.

Access to Data and Analytics: Another advantage is the availability of data and analytics. Platforms that offer insights into the performance of job postings and candidate engagement have allowed me to fine-tune my strategy and enhance the quality of hires.

What about you? What annoyances do you encounter when using job boards, and what benefits do you appreciate the most? I look forward to hearing your experiences!

Best,
Jozef

What role to apply for when changing careers to recruitment?

What Career Path Should I Pursue in Recruitment?

I’m reaching out to those in the recruitment field for advice on potential roles I could apply for as I consider a career change into this industry.

While I don’t have direct experience in recruitment, I bring 15 years of expertise in estate agency and currently run a lettings agency as a sole director, which has provided me with a solid foundation in customer relations and sales.

My partner works part-time at a large corporate bank. With four kids at home, the rigid hours and stress she faces can be overwhelming. I’ve frequently thought about transitioning into recruitment; it’s a career I would likely have pursued had my lettings business not taken off.

I’m contemplating making the switch to recruitment, allowing my partner to take over my agency. This could significantly boost her income and provide her with the flexibility she craves while alleviating some of her stress.

My question is: should I aim for trainee recruitment roles, or would my background be sufficient for a recruitment consultant position despite my lack of direct experience? I recognize the importance of starting somewhere, but I also believe that many skills are transferable. Besides learning specific recruitment techniques, my experience in client interaction should allow me to hit the ground running.

I’m concerned about the initial low salary associated with trainee positions and the lengthy training periods of 3 to 9 months before being able to generate business. While I’m conscious that a transitional salary decrease is something I could handle, I would prefer not to spend 12 to 18 months in a trainee role with minimal opportunities to earn commission when I could potentially begin producing results more quickly as a consultant.

Has anyone in the industry experienced a similar transition? Am I being realistic, or should I gear my expectations toward trainee roles? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Anybody does cv prep for the clients? What is the general industry practice!?

Does anyone provide CV preparation services for clients? What are the standard practices in the industry? Is CV preparation a common practice? If so, how do recruiting agencies typically approach it?

I WANT TO SEE NEW OPEN TO WORK PEOPLE ON MY TALENT POOL ON LINKEDIN PROJECTS

I’m looking to discover new “open to work” candidates in my LinkedIn talent pool for my projects. When I conduct a search and find 2,000 profiles, I want my next search the following week to only display the new “open to work” individuals from that week. I’ve tried using LinkedIn Recruiter but unfortunately, it doesn’t allow me to export to Excel for an XLOOKUP. Any suggestions?

Need your opinion about my business idea

Seeking Your Thoughts on My Business Idea

Hello everyone,

I would love to hear your thoughts on a concept I’ve been working on. I’m feeling a bit uncertain and could use your insights.

I’m planning to launch a company in Morocco that focuses on employment services tailored to a specific job market. What sets us apart from existing firms is our intention to establish local offices in Morocco, allowing clients to recruit teams that operate from a single location. While I aim to primarily target the French-speaking market, I’m also interested in attracting diverse talent, as many Moroccans are trilingual.

The key advantages for our clients are access to affordable labor and a fresh pool of skills. My current plan involves reaching out to recruiters and recruitment agencies, offering them a partnership where they can present our solution to their clients for suitable open positions in exchange for a percentage of the revenue.

I’m curious to know if you think this concept resonates within your industry and if it has potential.

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Thoughts on Neru Lending LLC

Opinions on Neru Lending LLC
I received a message on Indeed regarding an Executive Recruiter position. Does anyone have any insights about this company?

Contacting candidates from LinkedIn

Reaching Out to Candidates on LinkedIn

I’ve recently taken on a new role that focuses primarily on using LinkedIn to identify and connect with candidates. My goal is to schedule two calls per day with the hiring manager.

In my experience, I’ve noticed that candidates often take a considerable amount of time to respond to LinkedIn messages, whether they’re InMails or connection requests. I’ve even had instances where candidates reply a month after the initial outreach!

I’m looking for any tips, strategies, techniques, or useful web extensions/apps that could help improve response times.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Stick or Twist

To Stay or Move On?

I’ve been in my IT role for almost three years now. I started with a salary of £48k, working mostly on my own. Since then, the company has grown nearly threefold, and I’ve implemented a lot of infrastructure that I manage. My salary has increased to around £58k, and I’ve recently taken on a recent graduate to help with daily tasks, which I also oversee.

Lately, I’ve been contemplating asking for a promotion and a salary of £70k, but I’m hesitant. I worry that my request might not be approved, which could reveal my dissatisfaction and lead them to anticipate my departure. The job market is quite tough right now, and I’m not keen on contracting. I’ve been feeling a bit less motivated and losing my spark, and a promotion would certainly help reignite my passion.

Has anyone ever pretended to have another job offer as leverage to negotiate for what they want?

Job posting

Job Opportunity
Is it possible for me to share job postings here?

WFH recruitment legitimacy

Subject: Questioning the Legitimacy of a WFH Job Offer

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my experience with a potential work-from-home job and get your thoughts on it. I was contacted by someone from Impact Recruitment about a job opportunity where I would rate movies. They asked if I was over 23 years old to proceed, and then a representative from the company reached out to me via WhatsApp.

The job offers a pay of CAD 674 for 5 days of work, plus commission, with no formal interview process. I was quickly directed to a website to register and start training. When I inquired about the legitimacy of the position, the recruiter provided the company’s head office address and mentioned that the company is listed on an official UK government website.

Additionally, she called me and assured me that she wouldn’t work with them if they weren’t legitimate, and she wouldn’t recommend it to others if it wasn’t credible. The job requires at least one hour of work per day, but the pay seems unusually high for the amount of time involved.

Does this sound like a scam to anyone? I would appreciate any insights or experiences you might have. Thank you!