Will LinkedIn Premium be enough, or do I need LinkedIn Recruiter?

Do I need LinkedIn Recruiter, or will LinkedIn Premium suffice for my needs?

I find myself in a somewhat unique position where I have a substantial list of candidates I want to reach out to regarding job opportunities. My plan is to message them directly on LinkedIn to discuss these roles.

Will LinkedIn Premium, which provides InMail for messaging non-connections, be enough? Or would LinkedIn Recruiter offer any significant advantages in this scenario?

Returning to recruitment in the UK – what should I keep in mind?

Getting Back into Recruitment in the UK: What Should I Consider?

Hi everyone! I’ve just relocated to the UK and am excited to return to my role as a Recruitment Consultant next month.

Previously, I spent two years working for a major recruitment firm in Australia before transitioning to an internal Talent Acquisition role for a year. Now, I’ve moved to the UK on a Youth Mobility visa and landed a position with the same company, but in a new sector—construction and architecture.

Since it’s been a year, I might be a bit out of practice with my 360 recruitment skills. However, I’m feeling much more confident and motivated compared to when I first started three years ago, when I sort of “fell into” this profession.

What should I keep in mind as I step back into recruitment? Is it still a candidate-driven market? What are some effective methods for business development and candidate sourcing beyond LinkedIn? I’d also appreciate any general advice. I’ve heard that recruitment in the UK can be significantly more challenging than in Australia—how can I best navigate this?

Thanks in advance!

Recruiter is not giving me an update on the position, should I contact the Company directly?

I’m not receiving updates from the recruiter about my job application—should I reach out to the company directly?

A recruiter from a well-known organization contacted me regarding a finance position that seemed like a great fit. I went through three rounds of interviews, which included discussions with HR, the team lead, and the CFO. The role required five years of experience, and I meet that criteria.

After completing the interviews and receiving positive feedback, I’ve been waiting for the recruiter to inform me about the next steps. Unfortunately, he has mentioned internal delays and that a decision hasn’t been made yet.

Would it be inappropriate for me to directly contact the company? I had a good rapport with both the team lead and the CFO and even connected with them on LinkedIn. I’m hesitant to bypass the recruiter, but his lack of communication is concerning.

Recruiters Opinions on Technical Interview Outsourcing

Title: Recruiters’ Views on Outsourcing Technical Interviews

Hello everyone,

As a recruiter, I’m interested in the concept of outsourcing technical interviews. Have you experienced this in your job search? I’ve noticed some benefits like round-the-clock availability and cost-effectiveness. What other advantages and disadvantages do you see?

I’m eager to hear your thoughts!

Thank you!

How do LinkedIn Easy Apply work?

How does LinkedIn’s Easy Apply function? Based on my experience, my applications typically fall into one of three categories when I use this feature:

  • Application Submitted
  • Application Viewed
  • Resume Downloaded

Interestingly, the status of my applications doesn’t seem to influence whether or not I get contacted. I’ve had recruiters and hiring managers reach out to me even when my application was still marked as “Application Submitted.” Conversely, I’ve had applications that showed my resume was viewed or downloaded, yet I didn’t hear from anyone.

I can understand the latter scenario; just because my application has been viewed or my resume downloaded doesn’t guarantee a follow-up. However, the former situation is puzzling. How can recruiters determine I’m a good match if they haven’t even looked at my application, much less downloaded my CV? Is there a way for them to bypass this process? I’m fairly certain many of the recruiters I spoke with must have seen my CV, but that isn’t reflected in the application status.