Selecting job boards outside of the major ones (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.)

Exploring Alternative Job Boards Beyond the Big Names

My company, which focuses on remote tech positions, is currently hiring. We’ve noticed that many of the well-known job boards like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed are quite costly and often yield low-quality applicants, including scams and bots. As a result, we’re considering other options. What criteria do you use when evaluating job boards, and how do you choose the most effective ones? Thanks for your insights!

Looking for new Recruitment role

Seeking a New Recruitment Opportunity

I’ve been with my current agency for a couple of years, which has been my first recruitment role. I genuinely appreciate the experience and enjoy my time there, but I feel my personal performance hasn’t quite met expectations. I’m looking to proactively prepare for the possibility of a change.

As this is my first time searching for a new recruitment position, I would love to hear any advice on the best platforms or resources to find suitable roles. Are there any particular recruitment-to-recruitment firms you would recommend?

Additionally, I’m interested in transitioning into internal recruitment, so any insights on breaking into that area would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Benefits of choosing a recruitment agency

Advantages of Using a Recruitment Agency

Hello, fellow Redditors!

I’m curious, as recruiters, what kind of offerings do you generally extend to your clients? I’ve observed a trend (though I might be mistaken) where some organizations provide a “free replacement” option if a candidate departs within a specified period.

What kinds of benefits or guarantees do recruitment agencies usually present to their clients? For instance, do you offer free replacement guarantees or any other enticing incentives?

I’m eager to hear your insights!

How do you personally use AI?

I’d love to hear how you incorporate AI into your daily workflow! As a recruitment student interning at a recruitment agency, I have a strong interest in exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to improve our work processes. My current focus is on understanding how AI can serve as a helpful assistant for recruiters in their everyday tasks. So, for my research, I’m curious to know:

In what ways do you leverage AI in your day-to-day responsibilities as a recruiter?

Anyone used PeopleGPT or Hired Score?

Has anyone tried PeopleGPT or Hired Score? I’m exploring various options for sourcing and filtering applicants in innovative ways. If you’ve used either of these tools or similar products, I’d love to hear your opinions—both positive and negative. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

Psychological collapse in abundance of job opportunities as a job seeker

Struggling with Overwhelming Job Opportunities as a Job Seeker

I’m a skilled professional with a solid reputation, receiving daily messages from recruiters on LinkedIn eager to find candidates for various roles. Financially, I’m in a comfortable position, and the positions I’m considering offer more than enough compensation. I genuinely love my work; it’s my passion and brings me immense joy. Yet, despite all this, I’ve spent the last seven months searching for a new job without success.

It feels like an overwhelming elimination game, and I’m unsure what to choose. The anxiety of navigating the recruitment process has become paralyzing, making it difficult for me to even start or move forward. I struggle with asserting myself to decline offers, and the guilt that follows only adds to my hesitation. It’s a challenging situation to be in, and I’m left feeling stuck and confused.

Automated time keeping solution

Seeking Automated Timekeeping Solution

Good morning! We’re a small recruiting agency looking for an efficient timekeeping solution for our contractors. Ideally, we want a system where contractors can easily log their hours, which will then be automatically routed to the hiring manager for approval at the end of each week.

Currently, we use ADP, but it has been problematic due to frequent glitches on the contractor’s end. Additionally, I have to manually forward the records to the hiring manager for their signature each week.

If anyone has experience with a streamlined, automated solution, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations! Thank you!

Pending placement being gate-keeped

Waiting on a Placement that Feels Like It’s Being Withheld

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working at a recruitment agency in London since December and am nearing the end of my 6-month probation period. Currently, I’m focused on resourcing and not involved in business development (BD).

So far, I’ve successfully completed one managerial placement and assisted in a swift process for a VP in the US, who received an offer of $275k. As a junior, my role included managing resourcing, handling interview requests, and general candidate coordination until the offer stage, where my manager took over due to the complexity of stock, shares, and bonuses involved.

The candidate received their offer in mid-January and had their contract before February. However, I haven’t received any updates regarding the situation, and every time I inquire about it, I encounter the awkward response of “I don’t know.”

As my probation nears its conclusion, I’ve noticed a significant decrease in job opportunities, leading to a few team members leaving. Since I’m not involved in BD and my relationship with my manager isn’t the greatest, I have a strong feeling that they may cut me loose, possibly withholding this placement to avoid having to pay me anything.

I’ve been instructed not to contact the candidate since the offer stage, and I haven’t reached out since. I’m tempted to check in with them to see if they’ve signed or submitted their notice, but I’m apprehensive about the potential fallout.

I’d appreciate any advice or suggestions.

Just to clarify, this isn’t a plea to save my job—I have a hunch about what’s coming. Still, I would like to ensure I receive my commissions.

Thanks for your insights!

Question about pymetrics

Question About Pymetrics

Hi everyone, I’m a candidate seeking some advice and maybe a place to vent.

I recently applied for a marketing position that I felt I might be overqualified for, and shortly after, I completed the pymetrics tests as requested. My results indicated that I had a lot of ‘unique features,’ but I was surprised to receive a quick email stating that I wouldn’t be moving forward in the application process.

This has left me feeling quite perplexed, as it seems like an unusual way to evaluate a candidate’s potential. While I’m disappointed not to have been considered for a role I believe I could excel in, I’m curious about the rationale behind the use of these tests. What might I have needed to do differently to achieve a favorable outcome?

Client leads for recruitment company.

Seeking Leads for Recruitment Company

Hi everyone! I recently started an account management position focused on expanding our client base. I was informed that the company had several major accounts, including banks and consulting firms. However, upon joining, I discovered that we have very few accounts and I’m expected to generate new ones.

Given the current job market conditions, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to get responses from potential clients. If anyone has any leads or connections to companies looking to hire, I would greatly appreciate your support. Thank you so much in advance! (The pressure is definitely on.)