What ATS problems do you face most often, and what alternatives have worked for you?

What challenges do you encounter with ATS, and what solutions have you discovered?

Hello, fellow recruiters! 👋

I’m reaching out to gather insights on the difficulties you face with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). From awkward interfaces to subpar candidate experiences, integration issues, or any other hurdles—what are the main problems you often deal with?

Additionally, how have you addressed these challenges? Have you identified any effective alternatives, workarounds, or other tools that have made a difference for you?

As a new recruiter with a technical background, I would greatly value your input and advice! Thank you!

Is my commision HORIBLE?!?!?

Is My Commission Unreasonably Low?

Hello everyone,

I’m a Sales Manager at a recruitment agency in Lithuania, focusing on connecting construction professionals with opportunities in Scandinavia. While my main role is to secure new clients, I often find myself handling issues that fall outside my job description, like addressing workers’ personal problems—even something as minor as a malfunctioning washing machine. Unfortunately, the CEO insists on having me involved in these situations, which I don’t think should be part of my responsibilities.

Despite these hurdles, I’ve managed to generate over 1 million euros in revenue for the company this year. However, I only receive 1% of that, on top of a very modest base salary. Considering my contributions and what’s typical in the industry, what percentage of commission would be deemed fair in our sector?

Any chance to find a part time job as a recruiter and to work remotely in the same time ?

Is there a possibility of finding a remote part-time position as a recruiter? I’m interested in exploring opportunities as a recruitment consultant that allow for flexible hours and remote work, so I can earn some additional income alongside my primary job. Thank you!

Healthcare recruitment agency based in UK placing candidates in New York

UK-Based Healthcare Recruitment Agency Seeking Guidance on New York Market

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for information regarding the legal requirements for establishing a healthcare recruitment agency in the UK while focusing on the New York market. After doing some research, it appears that obtaining a license may be necessary.

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Generating New Business

Building New Business Opportunities

Hello everyone!

After my former employer unfortunately closed due to financial mismanagement, I’ve transitioned to freelancing with an old colleague who has generously offered a 50/50 split on my billings, with no base salary.

I’m having a good run and am primarily responsible for the placements, but I’m facing challenges when it comes to securing new clients for myself. Ideally, I’d like to close roles as my own so I can retain 100% of the earnings.

I’m looking for advice on how to effectively generate new business. While I’ve been reaching out to companies within my industry, I’m not receiving much feedback. What strategies have worked for you in generating new leads? Thank you!

Quit before write-up?

Considering Quitting Before a Write-Up?

I’ve been in the auto loan refinance industry for over two years, and I’m facing a difficult situation: I’m likely to receive a performance improvement plan (PIP) notice by the end of this month due to my declining performance. Until recently, I was regarded as a fairly competent salesperson, but with the rapid changes at my company—particularly concerning client management and the criteria for performance evaluations—I now find myself struggling to meet new expectations.

In my experience with job searching, I’ve often encountered questions about whether I’ve been written up in the past few months. Do employers actually verify this information if I were to say I haven’t? Is this practice legal? I’m based in Colorado and have heard conflicting information regarding what HR departments can disclose. From what I understand, they generally can only confirm basic facts like employment dates and whether I was let go or quit, and not much else.

As I assess my options for leaving my current job, I’d like your advice on the best course of action. Should I quit before I sign any write-up documentation? Would it be better to accept the write-up and then provide my two weeks’ notice next month? What steps can I take to minimize any negative impact on my job search? I appreciate any insights or guidance on how to navigate this challenging situation. Thank you!

As a self-employed/agency recruiter: do you first reach out to candidates or to clients? Why?

As a self-employed recruiter working on a commission basis, I’m curious about the best approach for reaching out – should I contact candidates first or clients? Since I come from a corporate recruiting background, client acquisition is a whole new ballgame for me.

I’m finding it challenging to connect with potential clients. Should my initial outreach be to clients or candidates? Is it necessary to have candidates lined up before I start contacting clients? If I do need candidates in place, how can I prevent clients from directly approaching them, which could jeopardize my commission? Should I consider withholding their names? Everything feels quite overwhelming right now.

I’d love to hear about successful strategies you’ve used!

Hey, fellow recruiters from recruitment agencies

Hello, fellow recruiters in recruitment agencies!

I’m curious about how you gather feedback from clients regarding the candidate lists you provide.

Could you please share the most common methods you use?
– Do you simply export CVs and send them to the client for review after screening calls?
– Do you invite clients to your ATS, allowing them to browse and rate candidates directly on the platform?
– Or, do you host a session with your client where they invite a panel to independently rate candidates on a platform, ensuring an unbiased selection for the next stage?

If you use a different approach, I’d love to hear about that too!

Internal recruiters, what are your biggest painpoints atm?

Attention internal recruiters: What are your current pain points?

I’ve noticed a significant rise in AI-generated submissions flooding my ATS, thanks to various new AI tools. This makes it increasingly challenging to sift through the noise and find qualified candidates. It feels like ATS technology is lagging behind—like it’s stuck in the 2010s. I think there’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to automating follow-ups, rejections, and other processes. What challenges are you all facing?

Best ATS for independent recruiter?

What’s the best ATS for independent recruiters? I’m looking at JobAdder, Giig, and RecruiterFlow. Any input?