AI Tools

AI Tools for Recruitment

Hello, fellow recruiters! I’m reaching out for your insights. With AI becoming increasingly prevalent, it’s essential for us to explore how we can leverage it to streamline our processes.

If you know of any automation tools that can assist with sending InMails from LinkedIn Corporate (preferably ones that also provide analytics), please share!

Additionally, if you have any other recruitment tools to recommend, I’d love to compile a list of fresh ideas. Let’s get the conversation going!

Can AI find the best candidate from your CV database?

Can AI help identify the top candidate from your CV database? Here’s a situation to consider:

As a recruiter, I spend much of my day comparing multiple documents. When I receive a job description, my task is to locate the most suitable resume from my collection stored in OneDrive.

So, my question is:
Can I leverage ChatGPT or Copilot to help me find the most relevant resumes for a new position I need to fill?

Recruitment for ESL teachers in China

Recruitment of ESL Teachers in China

Hello everyone,

I’m curious about the standard practices in China for recruiting ESL teachers at schools and universities.

Is it typical to encounter a placement fee or a salary reduction during this process? If so, how much can one expect it to be?

I’ve come across information suggesting a fee of around $250 USD. Is that accurate?

Commission on new business

Subject: Inquiry About Commission on New Business

I’m interested in understanding the commission structure regarding new business. If I successfully bring in a new client and another team member takes on the associated role, am I still eligible to receive commission? If so, how long does that last? Is it tied to the duration that the company continues to fill positions? As a 360 recruitment consultant, I appreciate any clarification on this! Thank you.

Recruiter interview

Recruiter Interview Insights

A friend of mine recently interviewed for a talent acquisition position at an IT firm and shared some surprising details with me. The interviewer asked him to explain properties of OOP concepts and the SOLID principles, along with some tricky questions about Java and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. The interviewer emphasized that a recruiter should have this technical knowledge to effectively screen candidates in the initial phone interviews.

For those who have experience interviewing recruiters, do you believe it’s reasonable to expect them to have such an in-depth understanding of IT concepts?

Cover letters.

Cover Letters:

What do recruiters and employers think of cover letters in 2024?

New Business Split

New Business Commission Structure

I collaborate with four sourcing consultants and one 360 recruitment consultant. The 360 consultant is newly onboarded and has begun engaging in business development activities. She has expressed that when she acquires new business but is unable to fill those positions herself, the responsibility then shifts to the sourcing consultant. She believes that in such cases, a commission split of 30% for her and 70% for the sourcing consultant is appropriate. Furthermore, she feels this arrangement should apply to any new business she brings in for a period of 12 months on all placements she cannot personally fulfill. Is this an appropriate approach?

What does reuploaded job ad on Jobstreet means?

What does it mean when a job ad is reuploaded on Jobstreet?

Hello! I’m looking for some insights from recruiters regarding this.

I noticed that a job posting on Jobstreet was reuploaded just a few hours after my interview. Does this indicate that I wasn’t shortlisted? Or is it an automatic process by Jobstreet?

I’d really appreciate your thoughts, as I can’t help but overthink the situation. I’m very eager about this opportunity and becoming part of the organization. Thank you!

Is there a software that could help be parse through resumes received through email?

Is there any software available that can assist me in managing the resumes we receive via email?

To give you some background, I recently began working at a well-established school in India where we receive between 50 to 80 applications daily. All these resumes are directed to a single email account, and our current process involves printing each one out, reviewing for highlights and suitability, making notes, photocopying them, and then forwarding them to upper management for approval to schedule interviews.

I’m looking for a software solution that can:

A) Enable mass uploading of resumes to create a centralized candidate database.

B) Utilize intelligent search features to find specific keywords across all uploaded resumes, such as “degree,” “location,” and “years of experience.”

C) Help manage the tracking and status of applications, including follow-ups and notes about each candidate.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

What disgusting thing has an interviewer ever done in front of you shamelessly as a powerplay?

What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve ever seen an interviewer do as a power move?

I had my second interview today at a company conveniently located near my home in Hong Kong, but I was left waiting for nearly 30 minutes past the scheduled time. Finally, I was ushered in by a senior member to meet the boss, for whom I had already read articles to pass the time—twice. I expected someone with basic manners and professionalism, but instead, I was greeted by an older gentleman who spent the first five minutes with a toothpick in his mouth while casually picking his teeth during the interview.

In another instance, I interviewed for a trainer position at a company that employs ‘NASA-inspired’ technology to help students with special educational needs (SEN) like Autism and ADHD develop better focus through gameplay. This interview was more than 30 minutes late, and the interviewer couldn’t stop fidgeting with her surroundings—almost as if she herself had ADHD. She turned her back to me, rummaged through cupboards and under her desk for water bottles that she never used, checked her phone multiple times, and rustled plastic bags, appearing distinctly uncomfortable—much like a child with ADHD or Autism.

What other shocking and unprofessional power plays have you all experienced?