Starting an Agency: Seeking Advice
Hi everyone, I’m a first-time poster here and would love your insights!
Imagine this scenario: You’re working at a tech-focused recruitment agency, and an angel investment group has shown interest in funding you to establish your own agency within the next 1.5 years.
What would be your initial steps in this journey?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Recruitment Agency Experience
Has anyone here worked in a recruitment agency before? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Have you encountered any instances of unfair or biased treatment?
I’m feeling frustrated and could really use some advice. I’m a 25-year-old Physics graduate and a qualified teacher with two years of experience working in the UK. Despite having solid qualifications, I find myself struggling to land a job, particularly in remote positions. I’ve been job hunting for a couple of months now, but so far, the only offers I’ve received are minimum wage jobs that don’t require any specific qualifications.
I’m trying to steer clear of traditional teaching roles, but I’m open to exploring other opportunities in education or different industries altogether. It feels like I’m caught in an awkward spot—too far removed from graduation to apply for grad schemes, yet not experienced enough for many roles that require several years of experience.
Thanks for letting me vent! Any advice or insights would be much appreciated.
Subject: Have I Been Ghosted by a Company?
Hi everyone,
So, I’ve got a bit of a situation and could really use your advice.
Here’s a quick summary: I interviewed for a position with a UK Utilities provider in August and everything seemed promising. The team was wonderful, and the hiring manager had great things to say about me during the informal offer.
After a brief pause to finalize the terms (which involved just a small salary increase), I completed the necessary paperwork via DocuSign on September 9th while I was away. However, since then, I haven’t heard a peep from them.
I’ve tried reaching out via email, WhatsApp, and even called and left a voicemail after returning to the UK yesterday.
While I’d like to believe this is just a sign of disorganization or someone being on leave, I’m starting to feel like I’ve been ghosted.
With my start date coming up next Monday, what do you think I should do?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I was asked about my salary expectations, and now I’ve been put on hold for two weeks. Is this a common scenario?
I recently finished my final interview for a job last Friday, and they indicated I should expect an update by yesterday or today. I did receive a response, which said:
“As we move forward in the selection process, we would like to gain a better understanding of your salary expectations for this role.”
After I provided my salary range, they replied:
“We are currently reviewing all applications and expect to update you on the status within the next two weeks. If there are any changes or additional updates before then, we will reach out to you.”
Is this typical? It seems like they might be caught between two candidates and are using salary as a deciding factor. What do you think? My friend suggested it could be price negotiations, or that I might be a backup candidate.
Seeking Advice on High Volume Recruiting
Hello everyone!
I’m a recruiter and wanted to reach out for some guidance. I started a new role at a company I absolutely love about a month and a half ago. However, I’ve been struggling to keep up with my requisitions and I’m curious if it’s typical to take a few months to acclimate to this level of recruiting.
A bit about my background: I have two years of experience in agency recruitment, focusing solely on candidate sourcing, followed by a year and a half in corporate talent acquisition, where I dealt with only a handful of applicants due to a limited candidate pool.
Now, I’m back in internal recruiting with five different cities and a total of 12 job postings, which translates to 18 open positions. While it might not seem like a lot, the constant turnover in some locations means positions often remain unfilled. On average, I receive 50-150 applicants per job posting, primarily for entry-level roles—different from what I’m used to.
I’ve been managing my applicant pool carefully, but even at its lowest, it’s the largest number of warm candidates I’ve ever handled. I feel like I’m doing reasonably well, but I’m struggling particularly with two of my cities. Time management has become a challenge, and it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to connect with everyone, especially through calls.
On a positive note, I am optimistic, thanks to the fantastic leadership I have in my current role. However, I’m wondering if it’s common to take this long to adjust to high-volume recruiting. Any tips or advice from those with similar experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Red Flag for a Detail-Oriented Position?
We have a candidate who has received an endorsement for another interview. After sending her an email with the interview invitation, I didn’t hear back for over a week. She eventually contacted one of the recruiters for an update, prompting us to resend the original email. Following that, she booked a time, which automatically generated a confirmation with the date, time, and meeting link, sent to both her email and Google Calendar.
Despite this, she continues to reach out asking when the interview is, what time zone we’re in, and for the meeting link again. Though we haven’t met yet, I am concerned about her ability to handle basic email details, which is essential for a detail-oriented role. Do you think I am justified in my concerns?
Seeking Guidance on Medical Recruitment in the Middle East
Hello everyone,
I’m launching a new medical recruitment company and I’m looking for insights into the typical fees that recruiters charge hospitals and clinics in the Middle East for successful placements. I have a strong network of exceptional candidates, which I know many recruiters find challenging to source. However, I’m unsure about the best approach to get started.
Should I consider offering a few placements for free to attract interest? Is it effective to present blind resumes initially and then negotiate with hospital recruiters? Additionally, what is the common percentage fee that recruiters charge for successful placements—typically ranging from 10% to 25% of the annual base salary?
I’m specifically interested in insights related to the Middle Eastern market, as I’m having difficulty finding this information. Given that the candidates I aim to provide would be in middle to upper management roles with substantial salaries, any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Launching an Agency… Where Do I Begin?
Hello everyone,
With about seven years of experience under my belt, I’ve frequently been encouraged to start my own agency. I’m excited about the prospect, but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.
If anyone could provide a simple step-by-step guide on how to get started, I would greatly appreciate it. I’ve never run my own business before, and the thought of it makes me nervous, but I’m eager to take on this challenge! Thank you in advance!
