Low candidate reply rate in the Netherlands (need help)

Struggling with Low Candidate Response Rates in the Netherlands

Hello everyone! I’m currently navigating a candidate-driven market in the Netherlands where there’s a notable scarcity of talent. Despite my proficiency with sourcing and crafting Boolean strings, I’m finding it challenging to elicit responses from candidates on LinkedIn.

I’ve successfully acquired clients through email campaigns, but when it comes to initiating conversations, I often hit a wall. Many candidates appear to meet job requirements, yet their profiles lack insights into their aspirations or motivations, making it tough to engage them meaningfully.

How do you typically approach starting conversations with candidates on LinkedIn?

P.S. I’m open to collaborating on a split-fee commission with other recruiters in the Netherlands.

My most embarrassing hire

The most humbling hiring mistake I’ve made.

Cheap/Free tools for Independent recruiter or just an alternative to SourceWhale

Affordable or Free Tools for Independent Recruiters: Alternatives to SourceWhale

As I embark on my journey as an independent recruiter, I’m conscious of my budget. I’m looking for software that can scrape profiles from LinkedIn Recruiter and facilitate email campaigns, similar to what SourceWhale offers. If you know of any cost-effective or free alternatives, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Thanks!

Planning on Sunday and basics

Sunday Planning and Recruitment Basics

Hey everyone,

I have a two-part question for you all. I’ve often heard recruiters emphasize the importance of mastering the fundamentals to achieve success. As I’m in education recruitment, I’m curious to know what you all consider the “basics.” If you had to list them, what would they be?

Additionally, I’ve noticed that many recruiters dedicate Sundays to planning. If anyone could share their Sunday planning template or outline their routine for staying ahead of the competition, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

Applying to FTE Roles

Transitioning to Full-Time Employment

I’ve found myself in contracting positions for longer than I expected, and I’m eager to make the shift to a full-time role. Is it advisable to note this desire for full-time employment on my resume when applying for FTE positions?

What are the best ways to scrape leads?

Looking for effective ways to scrape leads? I’ve seen several members in this group inquiring about lead scraping techniques, so I wanted to share one of my favorite methods:

1. Begin by creating a list in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and then transfer that list to PhantomBuster.

2. Next, utilize Anymailfinder to gather email addresses, and voilà – you have your list of leads!

3. Finally, implement a third-party automation tool to organize all the personal information. You can also leverage AI to craft personalized opening sentences for each lead, giving you a customized introduction for your cold calls or emails. This approach has truly transformed my outreach efforts.

That’s my process! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need clarification.

Business Development.

Business Development Update!

I’m reaching out to businesses to finalize some last-minute hires before the year wraps up.

Anyone have leads to share? I’m feeling lucky! 😄

Handshake

Handshake

Hi there!

Has anyone had experience with advertising on “Handshake,” particularly in Plymouth, Devon?

Would you recommend it?

Digital health recruitment agency to digital health consultancy

Transitioning from Digital Health Recruitment to Consultancy

With eight years of experience as a Digital Health recruitment consultant and strong billing performance over the past five years, I’ve also spent the last year in a management role. Recently, I was approached by a Digital Health Consultancy to take on the position of Client Account Manager.

I’m curious if anyone has made a similar transition from recruitment to consulting—whether in digital health or another field—and what insights you might have about the move. For context, I genuinely enjoy my work in recruitment, but this new opportunity in Digital Health is intriguing and seems too good to pass up.

Aptitude Testing websites and services

Subject: Seeking Aptitude Testing Options

Hi everyone,

I’m currently overseeing the recruitment process for a position and looking for reliable aptitude tests that assess skills in logic, mechanical reasoning, communication, and similar areas.

Unfortunately, most services I’ve come across are prohibitively expensive—around $1200 annually. While they offer a wide range of tests, I only need to test about 8 candidates a couple of times a year.

Does anyone know of services that charge on a per-test or per-applicant basis? I’m willing to pay for the tests, but we don’t have enough demand to justify the subscription fees for platforms like Test Monkey and others.

Thanks for your help!