Looking for advice (UK)

Seeking Advice (UK)

Background: I’ve been in recruitment since 2017, working in both agency and in-house roles. My last two positions had salaries between £36k and £37k, but I’m now back on the job market after finishing a contract.

This experience has been incredibly challenging. I’ve applied for hundreds of jobs in my city and had several interviews, but I’ve consistently lost out to candidates who have something extra to offer.

Most of the current job listings I’ve seen are in the mid £20k range. I started my career at £23k in 2017, and recently an agency wasted my time by presenting a role that pays £25k—this is particularly frustrating given that one of my previous roles was as a Recruitment Manager.

I’m feeling quite lost at this point. I’ve tried every strategy I can think of, and since March, I’ve only managed to secure a couple of temporary positions.

If you have any recommendations or advice, I would greatly appreciate it. I feel like I’m struggling to stay afloat. Thank you!

Can you help me close this position?

Subject: Seeking Assistance to Fill Positions

Hi Everyone,

I’m currently looking to fill several open positions in backend engineering and product management. I’m reaching out to agencies and freelance recruiters interested in collaborating on a commission-sharing basis. If you’re interested, please get in touch!

Dean DaCosta’s Start.Me page. A plethora of info for all recruiters (updates sans link)

Dean DaCosta’s Start.Me page is a goldmine of resources for recruiters. If you’re not already acquainted with Dean, he’s a sourcing and Boolean search expert, and he maintains a fantastic resource website called The Sourcing Links (I won’t provide a link, as it goes against the rules).

To find Dean’s Start.Me page, simply search for “dean da costa ssar,” and it should appear on the first page of your search results.

Dean has curated an extensive collection of tools, software, Facebook groups, and more that recruiters can utilize. He also keeps it up-to-date, posting the dates when he adds or modifies links.

If you haven’t checked out Start.me yet, it’s a fantastic tool. It’s free, and I use it as my homepage to organize all my bookmarks and frequently used sites. Many users, including Dean, share their pages, allowing you to easily copy sections or entire pages for your own reference. I’ve saved a few of Dean’s pages, along with an impressive Start.me created by someone focusing entirely on AI, ChatGPT, and NLM resources, which includes a wealth of links to guides, prompt engineering tips, the OpenAI API, AI tool aggregators, and more.

I’m not quite sure how to search for other Start.Me pages, but I’m sure there are many additional pages out there that would be beneficial for recruiters and professionals in business development and sales.

Where do I find Accountants?

Where can I locate accountants?
I’m looking to hire accountants in Berlin, but it appears that LinkedIn isn’t the most popular platform for them. I’ve noticed that responses are often delayed or nonexistent. Are there alternative channels or communities where accountants tend to be more engaged? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Leaving recruitment

Transitioning from Recruitment
I’m considering a shift away from recruitment and exploring new opportunities. After nearly ten years in the field, I feel it’s time for a change.

I’m particularly interested in roles within sales, account management, and business development, with a focus on tech, SaaS, or fintech companies.

Has anyone gone through a similar transition? I’d love to hear about your experiences, any challenges you faced, and any advice you might have!

Recruitment Agency Pain Points

Challenges Faced by Recruitment Agencies

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to gather insights on the top three challenges that private sector companies and clients often encounter when collaborating with recruitment agencies.

I understand that one common issue is receiving CVs from candidates who are clearly unqualified. However, I would love to hear your perspectives on what other significant pain points you’ve experienced.

Thank you!

Best profile summary you’ve read

Ideal Profile Summary Insights

Let’s move past the discussion of whether profile summaries are necessary on resumes. As recruiters, what kinds of summaries resonate with you? Can you recall any standout candidates who crafted an exceptional one?

Recruitment career

Career in Recruitment
I’m curious—can anyone share if a career in recruitment can lead to a high income?

Good recruitment agency course?

Looking for recommendations for a quality recruitment agency course.

I’m aware of James Blackwell’s course, but at around $10,000, it’s a bit steep.

Does anyone know of any excellent options that are more budget-friendly?

Thanks!

Business Development – CV Speccing

Business Development – CV Speculative Submissions

Do recruiters still send out CVs to potential clients in order to generate new business? This approach used to be highly effective for me, but over the past year, the results have been lackluster. As a recruiter in the tech sector, the conventional wisdom was to identify strong candidates with the desired skill sets and forward their resumes to hiring managers, with the expectation that at least one would express interest.

So, what has changed?