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Ideal Profile Summary Insights

Let’s move past the discussion of whether profile summaries are necessary on resumes. As recruiters, what kinds of summaries resonate with you? Can you recall any standout candidates who crafted an exceptional one?

Recruitment career

Career in Recruitment
I’m curious—can anyone share if a career in recruitment can lead to a high income?

Good recruitment agency course?

Looking for recommendations for a quality recruitment agency course.

I’m aware of James Blackwell’s course, but at around $10,000, it’s a bit steep.

Does anyone know of any excellent options that are more budget-friendly?

Thanks!

Business Development – CV Speccing

Business Development – CV Speculative Submissions

Do recruiters still send out CVs to potential clients in order to generate new business? This approach used to be highly effective for me, but over the past year, the results have been lackluster. As a recruiter in the tech sector, the conventional wisdom was to identify strong candidates with the desired skill sets and forward their resumes to hiring managers, with the expectation that at least one would express interest.

So, what has changed?

Indeed for recruiters

Subject: Seeking Advice on Indeed Registration

Hello everyone!

I’m new here and just launched my recruitment agency last week—exciting times, as I’ve already landed my first client!

As I was setting up my job ad on Indeed, I encountered a restriction stating that I need to be a registered business to proceed. I’m wondering if registering as self-employed would suffice, or if it would be better to fully commit and register a limited company instead.

Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

P.S. I’ve noticed some negative reactions to my post 😂—I’m just looking for advice here, so please be kind!

The most basic ATS System

Subject: Seeking Suggestions for a Basic ATS System

I’m looking for recommendations for a straightforward Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for my company. We don’t require extensive HR features—just a simple way to track applicants and automatically post job openings to various job-seeking websites. Any ideas? Thanks!

Heavy Civil Recruitment USA

Heavy Civil Recruitment in the USA

Hello everyone! I’ve been working in Heavy Civil construction recruitment for the past year and have seen some success, but to be candid, I’ve been managing everything solo.

My strategy with InMails has been straightforward—keeping messages concise, usually just 2-3 sentences focusing on location, salary, and project size.

I’m looking for advice on how to scale my efforts further and what elements you include in your messages.

Additionally, any general tips would be greatly appreciated. I’ve built this desk from the ground up, so I’m eager to learn what’s effective and what could be improved. Thanks!

Wife is pregnant, when should I disclose?

When to Share My Wife’s Pregnancy During Job Interviews?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in the process of interviewing for a new job, and my wife is expecting our baby on January 23, 2025. The company offers parental leave as part of their benefits.

I’m unsure about the best time to mention her pregnancy. On one hand, I don’t want it to affect my chances of receiving an offer; on the other hand, I don’t want to come across as if I were hiding something when I eventually request parental leave.

Any advice on how to approach this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Cash in lieu of health benefits?

Cash instead of health benefits?

I’m in the midst of job interviews, and the company I’m considering provides full coverage for health, vision, and dental, along with 70% coverage for dependents.

Since I already have these benefits through my wife’s employer, I’m wondering what amount I should negotiate for in cash instead of taking the health benefits.

I reside in Massachusetts. Any advice would be appreciated!

Any advice for starting my own recruitment agency? UK based, IT industry

Seeking Advice for Launching My Recruitment Agency in the UK IT Sector

Hello everyone!

I’m gearing up to start my own recruitment agency this October, focusing on the IT industry in the UK. After spending three years working in an agency, I took a break to travel. Upon my return, I’ve made the decision to launch my own business instead of working for someone else.

During my time as a principal consultant, I successfully trained several team members and consistently brought in clients. However, I often felt like I was running my own mini-business within the agency, with minimal support. While I had access to the basic tools—training materials, phone, computer, job boards, and LinkedIn Recruiter—the lack of comprehensive backing was challenging, especially in areas like invoicing, CV formatting, umbrella companies, and CRM management.

This is where I need your insights: how can I smoothly transition into running my agency?

• What tips do you wish you had known before starting your own agency?
• Are there any mistakes you regret making that I should avoid?
• Are there grants or funding options available for first-time business owners like myself?
• Did you begin with a laptop or desktop? What recommendations do you have, and how much should I budget for this?
• Did you use an accountant to manage your finances?
• Which CRM did you choose, and what is the typical cost range?
• Do you have any negotiation strategies for job boards?
• Who is your telephone supplier?
• Did you start from home or in an office?
• How quickly did you make your first placement?
• When did you hire your first employee?

I’m fortunate to have saved some money while traveling, but I’m looking to start as lean as possible and reinvest in growth areas like hiring staff, acquiring additional job boards, or improving my CRM.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post—any advice you could share would be invaluable!