State of tech recruitment ?

Exploring the Current Landscape of Tech Recruitment

Hi everyone,

I hope this is an appropriate forum for my inquiry. I’m eager to learn more about the current state of tech recruitment as I’m considering developing a tool aimed at bridging the gap between recruiters seeking talent and engineering students looking for software engineering positions. While the idea is still in its early stages, I’m particularly interested in insights from in-house tech recruiters who are hiring recent graduates and students. However, I welcome input from anyone in the field!

I’d love to discuss:

• What methods or platforms are you currently utilizing to source and evaluate software engineering candidates? Are they effective?

• What challenges do you encounter when identifying and assessing candidates for tech roles?

• What technical skills or qualifications do you prioritize when hiring junior or entry-level software engineers?

• How prevalent is it for students to possess genuine, practical work experience when applying for SE positions? Does this experience set them apart?

• Any additional thoughts related to the points I’ve mentioned would be greatly appreciated!

Right now, this is just an idea, and I’m keen to gather insights from professionals in the recruitment industry before moving forward with development. Thank you!

HealthCare Recruitment Professional

HealthCare Recruitment Professional
“As I begin my journey in HealthCare Recruitment, I’m excited to gain insights and advice from experienced professionals in the field. I would greatly appreciate any tips and guidance from seasoned recruiters to help me thrive in this ever-evolving profession.”

Coaching

Coaching Request
I’m in search of a coach with experience in recruitment and staffing agencies to help me launch my own agency. I’m looking for guidance on effective tips and sales pitches, ideally at a more affordable rate than $10k+. If you’re interested, please send me a private message so we can connect and determine if we’d be a good fit.

Best agencies for Recruiters looking for work in London?

Recommendations for Recruitment Agencies in London for Job Seekers

I’ve experienced quite a rollercoaster year at my current job, with redundancies occurring last summer, a brief hiring surge, and now it seems we’re heading toward another standstill. After being made redundant during the COVID pandemic, I’m eager to avoid that situation again. While I recognize that this isn’t the most ideal time for job searching, I’m still considering a change, and I know that agencies can be quite proactive in helping candidates find opportunities.

I’ve only worked in internal recruitment and prefer not to switch to the agency side. However, I’m looking for recommendations for recruitment agencies that specialize in HR roles, particularly in London and the South East. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Tech vs Non Tech Recruitment

Tech vs. Non-Tech Recruitment

As a Non-Tech Recruiting Manager with a focus on Sales hiring, I’ve spent 12 years honing my skills in this niche. While I recognize that tech recruitment often comes with higher salaries and greater opportunities, I also understand that developing expertise in the tech field would take considerable time and effort at this stage of my career. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this topic!

(Rec. Agencies) Can anyone who works in NY, San Fran, Dubai/KSA or Singapore shed any light on their bases/OTEs, and their industries?

Recruitment Agencies:

I’m reaching out to anyone working in recruitment in New York, San Francisco, Dubai/KSA, or Singapore. I’d love to get insights on your base salaries and OTEs, as well as the industries you operate in.

A bit of background: I have 8 years of experience in recruitment (agency), with 5 years managing teams of up to 12 people. I’ve successfully built an entire vertical/division/desk from the ground up, generating £1m in gross profit and £4.2m in turnover within the built environment sector (real estate, civil engineering, and sustainability).

Currently based in London, where I earn £50k with an OTE of £110k (including team overrides) while managing a team of 12 and continuing to contribute to the industries mentioned above.

I’m considering a potential move abroad and am open to exploring different industries as well.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Talent professionals who shares passion for Data Analytics?

Are there any talent professionals out there who share a passion for Data Analytics?

With over 9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I have developed a strong interest in Data Analytics and its crucial role in shaping recruitment strategies and daily activities.

I’m eager to connect with others who share this interest to discuss tools and best practices.

Currently, I use Power BI to visualize data and create basic metrics, and I’m looking to deepen my expertise. I’d love to exchange insights and ideas on how to enhance my skills.

Looking for literature

Seeking Resources on Change Management in Recruitment

Hello fellow recruiters! I hope you’re all wrapping up a successful 2023!

I recently started a new role focused on change management. My project aims to standardize and enhance the recruitment process across eight facilities in North America, Central America, and Latin America for one of the largest companies in the beverage manufacturing sector.

I would love your insights on this: I’m on the lookout for business cases or examples that could relate to my situation, particularly regarding how other organizations have successfully managed change in their recruitment processes.

Any articles, books, videos, podcasts, interviews, or any other recommendations would be immensely appreciated! Thank you!

Looking to start up on my own (UK)

Seeking Guidance on Going Solo (UK)

Hello everyone! I’m reaching out for insights and advice from those who have taken the leap into independent recruiting after leaving the corporate grind.

I’m based in the UK and considering either going solo or partnering with a former colleague to mitigate some of the risks and responsibilities. With 8 years of agency experience in high-tech sectors across two companies, I feel prepared to take this step.

I have accounting support in my network, so I’m mainly looking for advice on how others have successfully navigated the initial 12-18 months to establish their businesses.

Thank you in advance for your help!

In need of a creative solution

Seeking Creative Solutions

I’m currently collaborating with a fantastic client and have established a solid working relationship with them. However, I’ve encountered a challenge: while I coordinate with the State Manager, the manager above him has approached another agency for recruitment, leading to conflicts as we are both reaching out to the same candidates. Unfortunately, this overlap has resulted in some lost placements for me.

The State Manager recognizes this issue and prefers to work exclusively with me. I’m looking for innovative ways to mitigate the chances of the competing recruiter gaining access to candidates without raising any suspicions from the State Manager’s boss.

Here are a couple of strategies I’ve considered:

• Propose that we exclusively focus on dual-qualified candidates (e.g., those who are both electricians and HVAC technicians), which would make the talent pool significantly tougher to tap into.
• Communicate to the other recruiter that we are expanding our vehicle fleet (which is actually true), as I’ve learned in recruitment not to rely solely on one avenue.

I would greatly appreciate any additional ideas or creative solutions you may have!