Life science industry

Exploring the Life Science Industry

Hello everyone,

Yesterday, I shared that my current agency has encouraged me to establish a new desk in the Life Science sector. I’m reaching out to see if anyone with experience recruiting in this field can provide insights on aspects like fees and billing potential.

Currently, I’m evaluating whether to stay in my Healthcare desk, where I’ve successfully closed 6 deals totaling just over £40K, averaging around £6,666 per deal—about the norm in our office.

I believe Life Science has more long-term prospects, as it appears to be more in-depth compared to the transactional nature I’m experiencing in Healthcare. I’m genuinely interested in this area and aspire to become an “industry expert” in Life Science rather than continuing in Healthcare.

That said, I am weighing the risks of leaving a growing desk to start anew, especially knowing it might take 12-18 months to achieve consistent billing and earn a solid commission.

Additionally, I’ve noticed that few individuals in our office are billing over £150K annually. My goal, however, is to reach at least £250K a year and continue advancing from there.

If anyone can share their insights about the Life Science market, tips for building a successful desk, and realistic expectations for billing and timelines, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thank you! 🙂

Got stood up twice for an interview

I was stood up for an interview twice. Here’s what happened: They reached out to me to schedule a meeting, and I complied. The first time was on a Monday. After waiting for ten minutes, I sent two emails—one checking if he would be joining and another asking if I should reschedule. He replied with a brief apology but offered no explanation.

The second time went similarly. I waited without any notice of a delay, and after 10 minutes, my follow-up email went unanswered. Eventually, the interviewer joined nearly 25 minutes late and ended the call without saying a word. Honestly, I shouldn’t have waited that long.

Now I’m considering sending an email to their talent acquisition team to express my frustration, but I’m unsure if that would come off as petty. What do you think?

UK Business Bank Account

UK Business Bank Account Recommendations

I’m looking for suggestions for a recruitment firm based in London that’s just starting out. I’ve heard positive feedback about NatWest, Monzo, and Revolut. Any thoughts?

Relocating back to London for Account Management/BDM Role.

Seeking Account Management/BDM Role in London: Relocating from Auckland

Hello, Reddit community! I’m planning to move back to London from Auckland, New Zealand, and I am in search of an Account Management or Business Development Manager role. I bring a wealth of experience managing a portfolio of over 45 clients and overseeing $8 million in annual sales. I have successfully launched new business services, expanded customer portfolios, and achieved substantial growth in challenging markets. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for recruitment agencies or companies that are hiring in this sector. Thank you in advance for your help!

Impact of non-compete ban

Impact of Non-Compete Ban

Hello everyone,

I had a thought today and I’m curious to hear your perspectives: Do you think we’ll see a surge in new agency startups in Q4 due to the non-compete ban?

From what I’ve observed, many determined individuals often respond to non-competes with, “I’ll take my chances,” and venture out on their own anyway—although that’s just my personal experience. It makes me wonder, though, if there are many agency recruiters who would be ready to strike out on their own if they weren’t bound by these agreements, and soon they might have that opportunity. What do you think?

CRM and ATS

CRM and ATS Inquiry
I run a staffing agency specializing in light industrial and clerical placements. With a team of four recruiters, I’m in the market for a new CRM/ATS solution. I received a quote from Bullhorn for approximately $250 per user per month, but the one-time implementation fees are quite steep. I’m currently using Akken and am curious about alternative options. Does anyone have insights on the costs for Avionte or TempWorks? I’ve heard positive feedback about both. Thanks!

Sourcing platfrom on rent ????

Looking for Rental Access to Sourcing Platforms

Hello everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well!

I’m currently on the lookout for options to access sourcing platforms like CareerBuilder, DICE, or Resume Library on a rental basis. As a freelancer, I’m unable to commit to a full annual subscription at the moment.

If anyone has suggestions or knows how I can gain access to these platforms for US recruitment, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.

Thank you!

Hiring Processes?

Hiring Processes: A Question About Position Reposts

I recently had a successful interview for a position and was referred to another role. I went through two interviews, the last one being with the director. It seemed to go well, and I followed up with the recruiting team, who indicated that I was a top candidate and would be hearing back soon. However, I noticed the same position was reposted last week, and now I have three applications for that identical role.

Is this common practice? Can anyone shed light on why a position I’ve applied for has been opened again as a new job posting? As a recruiter, how would you interpret this situation? Is it typical to see such occurrences?

AI introduction to staffing

Exploring AI’s Impact on Staffing Agencies

Having spent around seven years in recruitment, both in-house and within staffing agencies, I’ve witnessed the challenges of the past year in the agency sector. With the rise of AI, I’m curious about how this will shape the future of recruitment. Will staffing agencies still play a significant role in 10 years? AI tools are streamlining the work of in-house recruiters, giving them more bandwidth to manage their open roles. What implications does this have for the reliance on agencies? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Is AI filtering out highly skilled candidates?

Is AI Overlooking Highly Skilled Candidates?

Hello everyone, I’m currently in the challenging position of job hunting and finding it quite difficult. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I used to have recruiters reaching out to me frequently. However, I’ve noticed a significant change recently—I’m receiving little to no interest, and many of my job applications are getting automatically declined. The responses I do get seem to be generated by bots. I’m starting to wonder if there’s been a shift in the tech hiring process that might be filtering out qualified candidates. If that’s the case, how can I make sure my application reaches a real person?