Recruiter analytics

Recruiter Analytics

Hey everyone! I’m looking to dive deeper into analyzing my recruitment metrics and would love your insights. I collaborate with two other recruiters and maintain a spreadsheet that tracks candidate names, positions, clients, and their status (Talent Pool, Rejected, In Process, Hired). I update this monthly, but I’m not quite sure how to interpret my performance data into meaningful numbers or percentages, like conversion rates and screening quality.

If you have any mathematical tips or suggestions, I would really appreciate your help! Thank you!

Fee percentages

Fee Percentages Discussion

Hello everyone,

I’d love to hear your insights on the recruitment market in the UK. In my previous role focusing on engineering and manufacturing, we typically saw fee percentages ranging from 15-20%.

What have you found to be the standard fee percentages in these sectors?

  • Warehouse
  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Procurement
  • Customer Service
  • Sales

I’m eager to learn about your experiences! Thank you!

Recruiting business development

Seeking Guidance on Compensation for Business Development Connection

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working as a recruiter primarily on a commission basis, and recently I’ve established a partnership for my agency with a new employer overseas. This opportunity is projected to generate over £100K in revenue within the next 12 months.

The employer acknowledged my role in facilitating this connection and asked if I have a compensation figure in mind. I’m unsure what a typical percentage might be for this situation.

Could anyone advise what might be considered reasonable? For example, would 2%, 5%, or even 10% of the anticipated contract value be appropriate?

Although I didn’t play a significant role in discussions, my initial introduction was crucial for moving this forward.

Thanks for your help!

How do recruiters find you on LinkedIn?

Curious about how recruiters discover candidates on LinkedIn?

As a digital marketer, I’ve been facing challenges in securing responses for PPC positions. Interestingly, some of my peers from the same course, with similar qualifications, seem to be receiving numerous inquiries from recruiters. What could I be missing that they are doing differently?

Advice please: New Desk Compensation

Seeking Advice: New Desk Compensation

Hello everyone, I would love to hear your thoughts on a situation I’m currently navigating.

I’ve been given the opportunity to establish a new cold desk in Life Sciences starting in October. This opportunity arose after I expressed interest in taking on such a role if it became available.

Since joining my current recruitment agency in April, which focuses on Healthcare, I’ve successfully billed over £33k across five deals, including three just last month. I’m currently averaging an additional £1,000 per month in commission, and I anticipate further improvements. Additionally, I bring about two years of recruitment experience to the table.

However, embarking on the new desk means I would be stepping away from this reliable commission. I recognize that it might take six months to close my first deal and potentially 12 to 18 months to achieve consistent profitability. Starting from scratch in a new sector also involves greater risk.

A sales manager I know suggested that I negotiate for an additional £1,000 per month for the first six months to offset the commission I’m forfeiting while I build the new desk.

I have a few questions:

  1. Is it reasonable to negotiate for this compensation?
  2. If not, what alternative requests could I make?
  3. Am I justified in seeking compensation for this transition, or should I embrace this opportunity at my current commission rate?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice!

Anyone use paylocitys recruiting platform? Would love feedback

Has anyone tried Paylocity’s recruiting platform? I would appreciate your insights!

Hi everyone! I’m currently working as a contract recruiter, and the company I’m with uses Paylocity for their HR system. They’ve asked me to meet with them to discuss the possibility of switching their ATS to Paylocity. However, I’ve never used or even heard of this system before, so I’m not very optimistic. Any feedback you have would be greatly appreciated before my conversation! Thank you!

Seeking advice on keyword scrapping for recruitment in competitors job posts.

I’m looking for advice on keyword scraping for recruitment by analyzing competitor job postings. As a recruitment consultant, I’m aiming to enhance my strategies for identifying potential clients. I’m considering utilizing keywords from competitor listings to gain insights into market demands and refine my outreach efforts.

I’d greatly appreciate your input on the following:

  1. What tools or methods do you use for scraping job listings and keyword analysis?
  2. How do you identify potential clients based on the keywords you’ve gathered?
  3. Are there particular techniques or best practices you would recommend for conducting effective competitor research?
  4. How do you integrate this information into your outreach efforts with clients?
  5. Which software do you find most helpful for this process, if any?

Any insights or experiences you can share would be invaluable!

Seeking Advice on Securing a Job in Canada with a Closed Work Permit and Extensive Experience

Looking for Guidance on Job Hunting in Canada with a Closed Work Permit and Strong Experience

Hello everyone,

I’m currently in Canada on a closed work permit and have gained 1 year of local work experience as a software developer, alongside 9 years of international experience in the field. However, I’m facing challenges in securing a new position despite my background.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on navigating the job market under these circumstances. Specifically, I’m interested in:

  • Effective job search strategies tailored for my situation
  • Networking tips and resources specific to the Canadian tech industry
  • Ways to highlight my international experience to make a strong impression
  • Recommendations for employers or recruiters who are open to hiring candidates with a closed work permit

I’m also willing to relocate if the right opportunity arises.

Thank you for any insights or suggestions you can offer!