Should I keep pursuing this opportunity with Manpower?

Should I continue pursuing this opportunity with Manpower?

I received a call from a verified recruiter at Manpower regarding a position I applied for, which had reopened. They mentioned they would follow up in about three weeks, right before the holiday season, which I understood.

Three weeks later, I got a call back, but I wasn’t able to answer since I was at my current job and couldn’t step away. I returned the call shortly after, but a different recruiter answered. They assured me that my original recruiter would call me back within 20-30 minutes, which sounded fine.

A week went by without any follow-up, so I called to check in. I was told my recruiter would get back to me that day because it was busy. After about four days of waiting, I called again and was informed that they didn’t know why I hadn’t received a call and that they would escalate my case to a supervisor, promising a call back within the hour.

It’s been about two weeks since then with no responses. I’ve attempted to return the call several times, but I haven’t been able to reach anyone and have left voicemails without success. Am I possibly blacklisted from this opportunity? Should I keep trying to follow up?

Remote Recruiter

Remote Recruiter Seeking Opportunities

For the past decade, I’ve been working as a remote recruiter and am currently searching for a new opportunity. Unfortunately, I’ve been met with a lack of responses or rejection emails. If anyone is aware of companies hiring remote recruiters that value personal interviews over automated processes, I would love to hear your recommendations! Thank you!

Aldi Assessment

Aldi Assessment
I have an assessment at Aldi scheduled for tomorrow, and the venue is one of their stores. I was planning to dress formally, but I’m curious about what to expect during their assessments. This will be my first job!

Advice for dealing with applicants

Tips for Managing Job Applications

Recruitment agencies… What’s the best way to handle the flood of applications when posting a job? We recently experienced an overwhelming response for a position, and it’s been quite stressful! I would appreciate any strategies you can share to help streamline the process!

Confidential sourcing

Private Sourcing

What’s the best recruitment CRM for small agencies in 2025?

What’s the top recruitment CRM for small agencies in 2025?

I operate a small recruitment agency, and we’re beginning to surpass the capabilities of our spreadsheets in managing both candidates and client interactions. I’ve been exploring options like Bullhorn, Gem, and Loxo, but I’m uncertain which one suits a small team on a budget best.

We’re looking for a solution that offers:

• Candidate tracking and outreach.
• Reporting features to keep clients informed.
• Seamless integration with LinkedIn or email tools.

What CRM do you all use for recruitment? Are there any lesser-known options that work well for small agencies? I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations!

Not hearing back from a recruiter that wanted to schedule an interview?

Not hearing back from a recruiter about a scheduled interview?

Hi everyone, I applied to a large company at the end of November through their online application system, which tracks the progress of applications. Noticing no updates, I reached out to the main recruiter via email last Monday. To my surprise, he responded just a couple of hours later, inviting me to an interview and asking for my availability for this week. I replied within an hour with my open times, but since then I haven’t heard anything.

Now that it’s the new week when the interview was supposed to take place, I’m wondering what my next steps should be. Should I send a follow-up email, or I could also message him on LinkedIn? Or should I just wait a little longer?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I remembered that I sent another email the following day to clarify some of my availability.

TOB UK X US

TOB UK X US

Hello everyone!

I’m in the process of creating standard permanent Terms of Business for my agency in the UK to engage with clients in the US.

While I’ve successfully established terms with domestic clients during my time working with agencies in both the US and the UK, I’ve never tackled cross-border agreements before.

I understand that many businesses operate this way, but I’d like to know what specific considerations I should keep in mind when drafting or purchasing a template contract for these agreements.

Thank you!

AI ATS? Garbage in, Garbage uut

AI ATS: A Double-Edged Sword

We’ve been utilizing AI-driven ATS systems for some time now. While they excel at managing large volumes of applications, they also come with significant drawbacks.

Candidates are now taking job postings, feeding them into AI tools, and rephrasing their resumes to align perfectly with the keywords these systems prioritize. As a consequence, these resumes are often flagged as ideal matches, but once it’s time for interviews, the candidates frequently lack the genuine skills and experience needed.

This has become a significant issue for us. While the volume of applicants has increased, the quality has noticeably declined.

What has your experience been with AI sourcing or ATS tools?

Questions to help you

Seeking Your Insights!

Hello everyone,

I’m in the process of developing a new platform designed to enhance the connection between job seekers and recruiters, ultimately creating a more personalized and efficient hiring experience. My aim is to tackle the common challenges in the hiring process and build a platform that benefits both candidates and employers.

To all recruiters and talent acquisition professionals, I would greatly appreciate your feedback:

• What are the main challenges or frustrations you encounter when sourcing, engaging with, or hiring candidates?
• Are there specific tools or features you wish job boards or platforms would provide but currently do not?
• Would you be interested in a platform that emphasizes connecting you with vetted candidates who meet your specific criteria?
• How important are aspects like transparent communication, candidate preparation, and insights into their expectations in your hiring process?

Your feedback is crucial as I work to refine this concept. If you have any questions or need further details, please feel free to ask.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!