Rail Industry Jobs Advice (UK)

Rail Industry Career Transition Advice (UK)

Hello everyone,

I’m interested in making a career transition into the rail industry. I have a background in Project Management within technology delivery, and my passion for rail has been lifelong as a dedicated rail user. I’m seeking guidance on how best to navigate a switch to this sector.

I possess transferable skills in areas such as planning, risk management, and change management. I would greatly appreciate any tips or advice for someone looking to enter the rail industry, specifically in management roles rather than positions like train driver or track engineer.

Thank you!

Is loxo.co free plan enough?

Is the free plan from Loxo.co sufficient for my needs? I currently use Sales Navigator for sourcing, but I couldn’t find clear information on their website. Can I post a job across all job boards simultaneously with the free plan?

Does a rejection letter mean someone actually looked at my application?

Subject: Do Rejection Letters Indicate My Application Was Reviewed?

Hi Recruiters,

I’ve been applying to numerous job opportunities and have noticed a mix of responses. Some applications go unanswered, while others result in a generic rejection letter stating something like, “Thank you for your interest, but we’ve decided to move forward with other candidates.”

This leads me to wonder: when I receive these rejection emails, does it signify that someone has actually reviewed my application? Or do these emails get sent uniformly when a position closes for various reasons, regardless of individual applications?

Additionally, does receiving a rejection email indicate that the job posting was legitimate and not just a tactic for collecting data?

Thank you for your insight!

Keeping job details vague to those you’re recruiting – how do you do it?

How do you maintain confidentiality in job details during the recruitment process?

As a healthcare recruiter in the Middle East specializing in medical staff placements, I often encounter candidates who immediately ask for the name of the hospital and additional specifics. While I strive to be helpful, I prefer not to disclose the hospital’s name as it could lead candidates to approach the facility directly, bypassing my services. I’m looking for strategies to navigate this situation effectively. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you.

Need Advice on How to Negotiate a Raise After Being Promoted but Not Getting One

Seeking Guidance on Negotiating a Raise After Promotion without Adjusted Salary

A few months back, I was promoted to Head of Talent, and I’m now leading a team of 10 recruiters. We had a fantastic last quarter; my team really excelled, and I successfully filled several key positions that were vital for our business.

However, I’ve just been informed that I won’t be receiving the salary increase I had hoped for. While there wasn’t a specific figure or percentage guaranteed, I was assured that a raise would come at some point. Now, I’ve been told to hold off until the yearly salary review in April.

I’m feeling quite frustrated for a couple of reasons: the role has been quite demanding, especially with balancing team management and my own recruitment tasks, and I believe I’ve shown that I’m performing well.

By April, I will have been in this position for nine months without a salary adjustment.

I don’t want to wait that long, and I would like to initiate a conversation about negotiating a raise now.

What’s the best way to approach this discussion with management? I’m looking for tips on how to present my case in a manner that is firm yet respectful, aiming for a positive outcome.

International WFH

Subject: International Work from Home Options for Candidate

Hi everyone,

As a UK-based recruiter, I’m excited to share that I’ve secured an offer for a candidate who holds a Tier 2 skilled worker visa. My client is prepared to sponsor this visa, which is great news!

However, there’s an interesting aspect of the candidate’s current role: they are allowed to work from their home country for up to 20 days a year while maintaining UK hours. This flexibility is essentially considered remote work, but from their home country.

Currently, my client does not offer this as a benefit, and since the candidate is interested in accepting the role, they would require at least 15 days of international remote work.

In addition to the existing annual leave and the option to purchase extra days, are there other suggestions or benefits that I could propose to make this offer more attractive to the client and meet the candidate’s needs?

Thanks for your insights!

More than 8 seconds..

More than just 8 seconds…

We’ve all heard the statistic that recruiters typically glance at a CV for only 8 seconds before making a decision. But have you ever considered how long it actually takes for a recruiter to thoroughly evaluate a CV?

When I say “evaluate,” I’m talking about the full process: reviewing the document, entering it into the CRM, coding the required skills, updating the candidate record, formatting the CV (if that’s part of your process), and sending the initial email.

How much time do you think this comprehensive evaluation really takes?

Anyone know anything about Oracle ATS?

Does anyone have experience with Oracle ATS? I have an interview with a company that uses it, and as someone with over 20 years in recruiting, I haven’t encountered it before, which is a bit daunting. How does it compare? Is it better or worse than Workday, Taleo, or SuccessFactors? (I listed those three based on my own less-than-great experiences with them.)

Cheap, easy ATS system?

Looking for an Affordable and User-Friendly ATS System

Hi everyone! I’m on the lookout for budget-friendly and easy-to-use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). We previously used MightyRecruiter, which we really enjoyed because of the unlimited jobs and users. However, their support and essential features have been failing recently, which raises concerns about the company’s future.

We explored Loxo, but my team finds it confusing and not very user-friendly. I’ve also looked into Recooty, Mantal, Zohorecruit, and Dover. Zohorecruit stands out to us for its client portal feature.

I would love to hear about your experiences with any of these options! Additionally, has anyone tried Dover ATS? I’d appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

CV’s – JOBADDER

CVs – JobAdder Inquiry

Does anyone know if JobAdder can monitor if someone is downloading multiple CVs onto a personal laptop? I’m asking for a friend who is planning to start his own business in the next 12-18 months and is interested in taking the data with him.

He has been in his field for seven years!