Fake Profiles

Concerns About Fake Profiles

I’ve noticed a troubling trend lately regarding certain profiles that don’t match up during our conversations. Specifically, we’ve encountered several candidates who, while presenting themselves as Polish, sound distinctly different on the phone, often resembling a Chinese accent.

Some of these individuals have managed to get through the initial screening and even secure interviews. During these interviews, it becomes evident that they are searching online for answers to technical questions in real-time.

I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. What do you think their motivation might be? Even if they were to receive a job offer, they wouldn’t have the right to work, leading to an inevitable dead end. What could be driving this behavior?

Starting a recruitment business.

Launching a Recruitment Business

Hello everyone! As the title indicates, my partner and I are excited to embark on starting a recruitment business.

With our background in working with locum staff within the NHS, we’re eager to hit the ground running. One key resource we’re looking for is a pre-existing database that includes details about GP surgeries and doctors.

We’ve attempted to reach out to a company about purchasing such a database, but they informed us that they do not sell it for this purpose. I also tried to inquire with my previous employer regarding where he sourced his database, but he didn’t share that information.

Any guidance or suggestions on where we might find a suitable database would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Looking for Advice: Teaming Up with a Recruiter to Start a Side Hustle? (UK-LDN)

Seeking Advice: Partnering with a Recruiter for a Side Hustle (UK-LDN)

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out for some insight! With a solid background in operations from managing a few small businesses and currently serving as an Operations Manager at a successful FinTech company, I’m considering starting a side project to bring in some additional income.

I’m thinking of teaming up with a recruitment professional who shares a similar entrepreneurial spirit. They would provide the recruitment expertise and client acquisition skills, while I could take care of the operational aspects—like administration, website management, accounting, CRM, social media, and supporting sales efforts.

One challenge I foresee is that I can only commit 10 to 20 hours per week initially. I’m unsure how appealing this would be to a potential partner, and I understand that finding someone in recruitment might be tough due to NDAs or other limitations.

I would love to hear your thoughts! Does this seem like a viable strategy, or are there challenges I might be overlooking? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Navigating starting an agency

Starting an Agency: Seeking Guidance

Hey everyone, I’m a newcomer here and this is my first post.

I have a bit of a hypothetical scenario to discuss. Imagine you’re currently working at a tech-focused recruitment agency, and an angel investment group expresses interest in funding you to start your own agency, with a timeline of about a year and a half.

What would be the initial steps you’d take in this situation?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Work recruitment agency

Recruitment Agency Insights

Has anyone here worked in a recruitment agency before? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the experience. Did you encounter any instances of unfair or biased treatment?

Despite my own skepticism, I was still told that my qualifications would make finding employment not too difficult..

Despite my initial skepticism, I’ve been repeatedly assured that my qualifications should make job hunting relatively easy. I just need to vent a bit, and any advice would be welcome. I’m a 25-year-old Physics graduate and a qualified teacher with two years of experience in the UK. Due to my current situation, I’m seeking remote work. However, after a couple of months, I’ve struggled to find opportunities, aside from minimum wage positions that don’t require any specific qualifications. While I’m trying to steer clear of traditional teaching roles, I’m open to other educational positions or opportunities in different fields.

I feel like I’m caught in a peculiar situation—too far removed from graduation to qualify for grad schemes, but not experienced enough to meet the requirements for most other roles.

Thanks for listening to my frustrations!

I think I’ve been ghosted by a company!

Subject: Could It Be Ghosting from My Future Employer?

Hi everyone,

I think I may have been ghosted by a company!

To summarize: After receiving an informal offer for a position, I’ve had no communication from the prospective employer. What should I do?

I interviewed successfully for a role with a UK Utilities provider back in August, and the entire team was wonderful. The recruiter and the hiring manager were very engaged and positive about the opportunity.

After receiving the job offer, we spent about a week discussing the terms and conditions, which only involved a minor salary increase. I completed the necessary paperwork via DocuSign while I was away, on September 9th.

Since then, I’ve heard nothing. I’ve emailed and WhatsApp’d the recruiter, and just yesterday, upon returning to the UK, I left a voicemail.

I want to believe this might just be a sign of disorganization or that someone is on leave, but I’m starting to feel like I’ve been ghosted.

I’m set to start next Monday! What would be the best way to proceed?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Was asked salary, now im put on hold for 2 weeks? Is this typical?

I was asked about my salary expectations after my final interview, but now I’ve been put on hold for two weeks. Is this common?

I had my last interview on Friday, and they mentioned I should hear back either 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 expected salary range, they replied:

“We are currently in the process of reviewing all applications and anticipate being able to update you on the status within the next two weeks. If there are any changes or additional updates before then, we will be sure to reach out to you.”

Is this typical? It seems like they might be stuck between candidates and are using salary as a deciding factor. What do you all think? A friend of mine thinks this could be a strategy to gauge my worth or that I might be the backup choice.

High volume recruiting HELP

High Volume Recruiting Advice Needed

Hey everyone,

I’m a recruiter who started a new job a month and a half ago, and I truly love my company and my role. However, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with some of my requisitions and I’m curious if it’s typical to take a few months to adapt to high-volume recruiting.

A bit about my background: I have 2 years of agency experience focused on sourcing candidates, followed by 1.5 years in corporate talent acquisition, where I encountered a very limited candidate pool.

Currently, I’m back in internal recruiting, managing 12 job postings across 5 different cities, which translates to 18 positions overall. While it may not seem like a vast number, I’m dealing with constant turnover in some locations, leading to prolonged open positions. Each job posting attracts an average of 50-150 applicants, primarily for entry-level roles, which is quite different from my previous experience.

I’m doing my best to manage the applicant pool without letting it overflow, but even at its lowest, it’s still the largest number of warm applicants I’ve ever dealt with. I’m finding it challenging to keep up with two of my cities, and I’m struggling with time management. My days often blend into early mornings and late evenings, leaving me with insufficient time to connect with all the candidates.

On a positive note, I have fantastic leadership support, which makes a big difference. But is it normal to feel this way during the transition to high-volume recruiting? I’d appreciate any advice or insights! Thanks!

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