Thoughts on attaching a photo of yourself?

What are your thoughts on uploading a photo of yourself? The site mentions that it’s optional, but I’d love to hear everyone’s opinions!

What’s the best and worst Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and why?

Which Applicant Tracking System (ATS) do you consider the best and the worst, and why? I’m in the process of selecting a new ATS for the upcoming hiring season and exploring options like Workday, Ashby, Greenhouse, and others. I would love to hear your personal experiences and insights as recruiters and hiring managers!

Contacting recruiter who helped me secure current role.

Reaching Out to the Recruiter Who Helped Me Land My Current Position

Hi everyone,

I’m seeking some advice. I’ve been in my current job for just over a year, and I owe the opportunity to an excellent recruiter.

Now, I’m considering a career change and am wondering if it would be a good idea to reach out to the recruiter who originally placed me.

What are your thoughts on this from a recruiter’s perspective? I figure they already know me and my skill set, which could help expedite the process of finding a new position.

Thank you for your insights!

P.S. I’ve read all the responses and have decided to reach out. I really appreciate your input!

Entry-level jobs aren’t entry-level

Entry-Level Jobs: A Misnomer?

I’ve been job hunting for a few months in the accounting and finance sectors, but I’ve found that even entry-level positions demand at least six months of experience. Despite holding a Master’s degree, I’m struggling to make any progress. To make matters worse, graduating during the COVID period means I’m no longer eligible for graduate schemes.

I’ve even applied for retail positions, but after interviews, I often receive rejections. Additionally, recruiters reach out to me with promises of follow-up but then completely disappear.

I feel incredibly hopeless and inadequate right now. This situation is exacerbating my anxiety and depression. Even though I’m seeking help, the job search feels overwhelming. I start each day feeling motivated, but by nightfall, I find myself in tears, and the cycle repeats.

I welcome any feedback, advice, or support. Thank you!

UK industrial temp desks

UK Industrial Temp Positions
What’s your monthly billing goal? I’m beginning to think my company has gone a bit overboard with the targets they’ve set for us!

Recruiting with AI?

Exploring AI in Recruitment

Hello Recruiters! Having transitioned from corporate roles to running my own business, I fully grasp the challenges both job seekers and employers face in the hiring process.

I’ve been contemplating the development of a tool that allows individuals to upload their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, along with any additional information they can provide. This AI-driven solution would then analyze global job postings to identify suitable matches. Once a potential match is found, a qualified recruiter could further ensure the fit.

Is there an existing solution like this on the market? If so, I’m curious about its accuracy and effectiveness. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

What really matters to employees?

What truly matters to employees?

Employees prioritize:

• Receiving fair compensation for their contributions
• Experiencing respect and genuine concern
• Enjoying flexibility and a healthy work-life balance
• Valuing transparency, honesty, and a sense of belonging

What employees don’t prioritize:

• Branded merchandise from the company
• Social gatherings after work
• Monthly pizza parties
• Motivational posters on the walls

Work should complement our lives, not dictate them.

Struggling to generate leads to prospecting clients

Struggling to Generate Leads for Prospective Clients

I’ve recently joined a recruitment agency that’s focused on the crypto sector. While it’s a niche market, I’m sure you all know that generating strong leads is crucial for business success. In the blockchain space, particularly within data science—which is my area of focus—it’s challenging to find top-notch candidates who are not only currently interviewing but also have a wealth of experience.

As a result, I’m not generating as many leads as I’d like, leaving me with limited opportunities. Having only been in this role for four months, I’m feeling the pressure from management to deliver results.

I would greatly appreciate any tips or creative strategies for identifying target companies and generating leads. Thank you!

Employees mentally resign months before they physically put down their paper!

Employees often begin to mentally check out long before they officially submit their resignation. A company doesn’t truly lose an employee when they hand in their notice; the departure occurs much earlier in their mindset. Fortunately, in many instances, this situation can be avoided!

Agency Consultants: How Do You Business Develop

Agency Consultants: What’s Your Approach to Business Development?

What strategies are you employing for business development?

To kick things off, here are a few tactics that might inspire you:

• Live Job Searches: Browse open positions on job boards like Indeed. Identify the hiring manager, and reach out with a cold email sequence, a Spec CV, or a cold call.

• LinkedIn Cold Messaging: Utilize LinkedIn Sales Navigator to pinpoint your target audience. Implement a three-step connection strategy: start with a simple connection request, provide value, and then include a call to action.

• Email Marketing Campaigns: Compile a list of your target audience from LinkedIn, extract their email addresses, and initiate a three-phase email campaign.

• Insights Campaigns: Generate market insights on topics such as salaries, industry benchmarks, executive movements, and overall industry outlook. Share this information through email campaigns directed at your target audience (this can also complement your Email Marketing or LinkedIn Cold Messaging efforts).

• LinkedIn Ads (currently trialing): Create a targeted audience and design an ad. Those who engage with the ad can be retargeted with more focused lead generation forms. While traditionally people advise simply picking up the phone, I’m exploring whether a scalable funnel using LinkedIn retargeting ads could yield great results. It’s early days—two weeks in, I’ve spent £200, generated 39 clicks, and achieved 6,000 impressions, but those numbers don’t tell the whole story. I’m eager to see how it evolves!

• Reference Gathering: During candidate interviews, ask for references and leverage those connections.

• CV Stripping: Research past companies, find the hiring manager, and reach out through cold emails or calls.

• Interview Intel: Discover who the hiring manager is, whether they have resigned, and if they are being replaced. With consent, follow up with a BD email or cold call.

• Interview Intel 2: Inquire about where candidates are interviewing to identify the hiring manager, then reach out via email or cold call.

• Open to Work Candidates on LinkedIn: If someone’s labeled as “Open to Work,” reach out to their hiring manager as part of your touchbase sequence.

• Referrals from Current Clients: Don’t hesitate to ask existing clients for referrals to help expand your desk.

• LinkedIn Contextual Posting: Share insights on LinkedIn several times a week to build your voice in the industry and attract inbound and warm leads.

What other strategies have you found effective?

P.S. I’m not claiming that any of these methods are flawless; they’re simply observations based on what I’ve experienced.