Seeking advice on apetite for new recruitment CRM and ATM

Looking for Feedback on New Recruitment CRM and ATM Tool

Hello everyone! My team and I are excited to share that we’re in the process of launching a new recruitment tool and would love to get your feedback.

Our app will start as a recruitment CRM, with an Applicant Tracking Module (ATM) set to roll out shortly afterward. We’re prioritizing simplicity and ensuring that users can easily access the app on their mobile devices (though it won’t be a dedicated phone app). In the second phase, we plan to introduce features aimed at managing temporary and contract workers, including tools for submitting and approving timesheets. Once these core functionalities are in place, we’ll shift our focus to automation.

Having partnered with various recruitment agencies as a contractor, I’ve often noticed how overly complicated and outdated their systems are, often leading to significant downtime. This insight sparked the idea for our app.

Initially, we’ll target smaller agencies, and as we introduce more complex reporting features, we’ll expand to larger organizations. We’re considering a three-month trial period with a proposed pricing of around $40 per user (to be finalized).

I’d love to hear your thoughts: Is there a demand for this type of app? Does our pricing strategy seem appropriate? Thank you!

UK Budget Recruitment Sh*t Show

UK Budget Recruitment Chaos

As an agency owner in the UK, I just need to vent a bit—to reassure myself that I’m not alone in facing this recruitment mess over the past few weeks.

Even though we don’t operate in the retail or hospitality sectors, and we only deal with positions offering salaries of £50k and above (with many exceeding £100k, primarily in the FS and PS sectors), I thought we were somewhat insulated from the immediate impacts of the UK budget’s National Insurance changes.

But here we are! If I have to deal with another role being put on hold at the offer stage or a new requirement being pushed into 2025, I might just throw my computer out of the window! 😂

Thanks, Rachel and team. You’ve really messed things up!

Is anyone else experiencing similar challenges?

Recruitment agency franchisee

Title: Recruitment Agency Franchisee Experience

Has anyone here become a franchisee with a well-established recruitment agency? I’m referring to the model where you pay an upfront fee to obtain the franchise. The company provides access to job openings, and you’re responsible for sourcing candidates through job portals and other databases they supply. For each position you successfully fill, there’s typically a revenue-sharing arrangement—often a 50/50 split with the company.

I’m curious to know if this is a viable option for working from home. I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Mis procesos de reclutamiento se volvieron difíciles sin serlo realmente.

Mis procesos de reclutamiento se han vuelto más complicados de lo que deberían ser. Soy de Perú y actualmente trabajo en una pequeña empresa que necesita estibadores, despachadores y recepcionistas. He notado que para algunos puestos fuera de la capital ha sido más fácil encontrar candidatos debido al mayor volumen de postulantes. Sin embargo, en el último mes, solo he recibido entre 3 y 4 postulaciones recientes que no cumplen con el perfil requerido. Además, aunque he tenido 3 candidatos interesantes de una publicación en la ATS (Computrabajo), ninguno se presentó a la entrevista programada.

Mi estrategia de comunicación ha sido similar a la que he utilizado en otras empresas, donde no enfrenté tantas dificultades. Me pregunto si hay algo más que debería estar haciendo o si existen maneras de aumentar el volumen de candidatos que no conozco. He estado utilizando la versión gratuita de Indeed y Bumeran como apoyo, y he publicado anuncios de trabajo en grupos de Facebook, que parece ser una práctica común. Sin embargo, estas opciones apenas me han generado candidatos, por no decir que no he recibido ninguno.

¿A alguien más le está ocurriendo lo mismo o tiene alguna sugerencia más efectiva para conseguir candidatos? Siento que me estoy esforzando mucho, pero al final parece que no rinde frutos. Además, no es fácil explicarle a un jefe por qué no se puede integrar a un nuevo trabajador en un plazo de 2 a 4 días, sobre todo cuando el puesto tiene tan pocas funciones. He probado con bolsas de trabajo menos conocidas y la del ministerio de trabajo, pero sin éxito. No estoy seguro si es cuestión de mala suerte o si he perdido la habilidad en lo que hago.

Business Internships

Seeking Guidance on Summer Business Internships

As a second-year student enrolled in a prestigious business program in Canada, I have been facing significant challenges in securing a summer internship this year. While I recognize that attending a target school offers some networking advantages, I feel that these opportunities only go so far. I would love to hear any insights or advice on how to navigate the recruiting process more effectively. I hope this discussion can also be beneficial for other business students in similar situations! Thank you!

What were your go to platforms for recruiting in 2024?

What were your preferred recruiting platforms in 2024?

Hello everyone! As we approach the end of the year, I think it’s a great time for us to share the platforms and key tools we’ve utilized for work and sourcing. Personally, I’ve had good experiences with RocketDevs, Upwork, and Fiverr. What about you?

Will you be using this method

Are you planning to utilize this technique? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/NNLSNkqXW40?feature=shared

Reviews of Woo.io?

Has anyone used Woo.io? My agency is looking into it as a solution for automatically updating ATS data, but it almost sounds too good to be true. I’d love to hear about any personal experiences with the tool!

State of the market or fickle agencies?

Market Conditions or Unreliable Agencies?

Hi everyone, I recently experienced redundancy from a small niche agency where I was one of only six employees. I’ve been actively searching for a new position in the same sector and have gone through interviews with around 7 or 8 different companies. One of these has even put me through five interviews for the same role.

While I’ve received a couple of formal rejections, many of the other interviews have ended with little to no follow-up. Some of these opportunities came through recruitment-to-recruitment agencies, but, again, I haven’t heard anything back.

Is this a reflection of the current market conditions, or am I just not connecting with the right agencies? I’d appreciate any insights!

LinkedIn Invitation Hell – Anyone Else?

Stuck in LinkedIn Invitation Overload – Is Anyone Else Struggling?

Hello everyone! 👋

I’ve been reflecting on a challenge many of us face. A few years ago, while freelancing in tech recruitment, I discovered that sorting through LinkedIn invitations was taking way more time than it should.

Receiving between 50 and 100 invites each week was overwhelming. I found myself spending more time sifting through profiles than actually finding the right talent. Does this resonate with anyone?

I’m interested to know how others are coping with this barrage of invitations. Are you also finding that you lose a significant amount of time managing them manually?

If you’re curious about what I’m working on to tackle this issue, here’s a link to learn more 👉https://tally.so/r/nGoOAk – no obligation!

I’m in the early stages of brainstorming a potential solution, but I’d love to hear about your experiences first.

Thanks for your input!