UK Nurse Recruitment Update
Hello everyone,
I’m excited to share that I’ve launched a recruitment agency focused on placing workers in nursing homes across the UK.
I initially tested the waters while working full-time and was surprised by the results—I managed to secure positions simply by sending out 100-200 emails.
I’m curious to know if this venture remains profitable. Does anyone have any insights or tips to share?
Thank you!
Streamlining Recruitment for Everyone Involved
Hello everyone,
I’ve been developing a startup concept focused on enhancing the recruitment process, and I would appreciate your insights. My aim is to create a more equitable and democratic hiring experience for both candidates and companies, beginning with IT positions.
Here’s the idea: Recruitment usually includes three assessments—technical skills, soft skills, and cultural fit. My approach will simplify this by handling the first two, allowing companies to focus solely on assessing cultural fit before making a hiring decision. Do you think this could be effective? I understand there might be some uncertainties, but if you trust the assessments, would you consider using this system?
Additionally, even with confidence in the assessments, would your company still find it necessary to conduct extra technical evaluations?
The system is designed to shortlist only five candidates who best meet the company’s criteria. Furthermore, to foster candidate growth, companies would be required to provide constructive feedback to those not selected. Does that seem like a beneficial approach?
Thank you for your thoughts!
Virtual Career Fair
What are the top resources to discover virtual career fairs specifically aimed at STEM professionals, including options that are free of charge?
Hello Finance Community,
I hope this message finds you well! I’m a recruiter focused primarily on the buy-side finance sector, particularly in areas such as Quant Development and Data. While I also touch on Machine Learning Engineering and Product Management, my main emphasis is on finance.
I’m reaching out to those of you who might know: what newsletters or email subscriptions would you recommend for staying updated on the latest happenings in finance? I’ve noticed many founders actively engage with these resources, and I believe it would be valuable to follow them as well.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
Looking for CRM recommendations for a small headhunting firm.
Hello everyone! I’ve got another CRM-related question and have been reviewing earlier discussions. I’ve been exploring eWay CRM due to its integration with Outlook, as well as Microsoft Dynamics for the same reason.
In the past, I’ve dealt with overly complex databases, and I want to avoid that with our streamlined approach. We’re a small headhunting firm operating in a niche sector and regional market, with a limited client base.
We rely on Microsoft products for our emails and phone communications, and Outlook is where I manage all my contacts. We don’t do any advertising and don’t require integration with accounting systems.
Our main needs for a CRM are basic record keeping, compilation and sharing of target lists with clients, and email integration.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Chat with a Recruiter
Hey everyone! I hope this isn’t against the rules of the subreddit—just wanted to seek some advice.
I’ve got a meeting lined up with a recruiter where they want to “get to know me.” My understanding is that this is more about gathering information so they can represent me effectively for a role.
I’m wondering whether I should mention the gap in my resume (from graduation to now) due to a family emergency. Do you think it’s important to bring that up? Also, besides the job ad, are there any key points about myself that I should highlight during the conversation?
I tend to get pretty anxious during interviews and sometimes struggle with my presentation, coming off as either too formal or too casual.
Thanks in advance for your tips! Wishing everyone good luck in finding some unexpected blessings!
Is Crimson Education Legit?
Has anyone had experience with recruitment at Crimson Education? They appear to be expanding rapidly. However, I found it a bit odd when I received a message on LinkedIn from their “COO” inquiring about my interest in a position. Is it strange for the COO of a “fast-growing edtech company” to be reaching out directly to candidates? They have numerous recruiters on LinkedIn as well. Maybe I’m overthinking it, but it feels a bit off to me. What are your thoughts or experiences?
Attention Recruiters: We Need Your Insights!
I work with an HR tech tool and would love to hear your perspective!
In your recruitment process, what do you find more valuable: an ATS for tracking applicants or a CRM for nurturing relationships?
New ATS Search
We’re on the lookout for new ATS solutions. We’ve been using Lever since 2019, and while it has served us well, we’ve recently faced some challenges, like email instability and issues sending multiple attachments. Additionally, we’re feeling a lack of innovation on their platform. It’s disappointing that there’s still no integration with Calendly, and their built-in calendar tool feels outdated.
Lately, Ashby seems to be gaining a lot of traction. Who here has experience with it? It seems that whenever Ashby is mentioned on LinkedIn, their team is right there in the comments! 😂 They must have some sponsored clients, but maybe my skepticism is off and they’re truly fantastic!
For context, our team consists of 550 members, and we’re planning to hire 200 more next year.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
A Candidate’s Experience Seeking Advice from a Recruiter
I’m not quite sure where to share this, so if this isn’t the right place, please let me know. I was recently recruited for a position in a neighboring state, and I underestimated the time and effort required for relocating—like finding a new place to live, managing the move, giving notice at my current job, and breaking my lease. Initially, I planned to start in late October, but after Hurricane Helene hit the area where the job is located, my plans were delayed by two weeks since I couldn’t work with a realtor due to power outages and blocked roads. As a result, I hesitated to give my current job and apartment notice because I didn’t want to risk becoming homeless and jobless without securing a new home first.
After a long search, I finally found a place last Thursday and asked the recruiter to push my start date to November 11. I intended to give my notice that same day, but then I learned that my company requires six weeks’ notice to keep my PTO—this was an oversight on my part. I didn’t want to bring up my departure until I was certain about everything. Now I find myself needing to ask the recruiter again if I can postpone my start date to late November.
Additionally, I discovered that my current apartment added a new clause in the lease that imposes not only two months’ rent but also a $3,600 penalty for breaking it. It’s frustrating to think I may have to pay out of pocket as I start my new job. While I might be stuck with the lease situation, keeping my PTO is important to me.
I’m really anxious about having to ask the recruiter for a start date extension once more. Given these circumstances, do you think such a request is unreasonable?
