BD construction struggle

Navigating Challenges in Construction Recruitment

I recently transitioned to a new career in recruitment, focusing on business development (BD). Previously, I spent three years as a business development manager in the Fintech sector, where I quickly excelled. However, this new role feels quite different. I’m currently working in the construction industry and am in the process of qualifying candidates based on a ghost job to help build my market map, which includes backfill, references, and prior employment.

I’ve noticed that many candidates are coming from countries like China, Iran, Pakistan, and Hong Kong, particularly in roles such as Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors, BIM professionals, Project Managers, and Site Engineers. Are there others in construction recruitment facing similar challenges? I’d love to hear your insights and strategies for overcoming them.

Uk LinkedIn review

LinkedIn Profile Review Request

Hello everyone!

I’m seeking someone who can take a look at my LinkedIn profile and offer some feedback and suggestions. If you’re interested, please drop a comment below, and I’ll send you a DM with the link to my profile. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

Best,
[Your Name]

Agency recruiters: how many jobs are you typically working on at once?

Attention agency recruiters: How many job openings do you usually handle simultaneously? I’m curious to understand how many positions the average agency recruiter is juggling at once, especially when the positions aren’t exclusive.

Has anyone had experience utilising remote/virtual recruiters? How did you protect the integrity of your social media and subscriptions whilst having to hand over passwords for the virtual recruiter to work for you?

Have any of you used remote or virtual recruiters? How do you safeguard your social media accounts and subscriptions when you need to share passwords with them?

Safeguarding Sensitive Data During Outsourcing

I recently outsourced some tasks that involved sharing access to my social media and passwords with a freelancer. Although it was successful, I felt quite vulnerable. Now, I’m considering hiring a full-time virtual assistant and want to take extra precautions. Any tips on how to protect sensitive information while outsourcing?

How can I measure teamwork in a high-pressure situation using a specific game or activity?

What methods can I use to assess teamwork in a high-pressure scenario? Could you recommend a specific game or activity for this purpose?

Billing the organisation being recruited for

Seeking Insights on Billing Practices for Recruitment Services

Hello everyone! As a newcomer in the recruitment field, I’m looking to gather some insights on business setup. I have a strong database of candidates ready for placement and would like to understand the billing practices for recruitment companies.

For those of you who run your own recruitment agencies, could you please share how you structure your fees when successfully placing a candidate with a client? Do you charge a percentage of the candidate’s salary, a flat fee, a retainer, or something else? Additionally, as I specialize in medical recruitment, any insights specific to that field would be especially helpful.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Interview

Interview Preparation
What types of questions should I anticipate for a legal recruitment position? I am a recent law graduate.

Whitecap Search

Whitecap Search
Has anyone had any experience with them? I’m a bit concerned about their 46% attrition rate and the negative reviews on Glassdoor. I’d appreciate any insights from those who have recruited for them or have other perspectives to share.

Is it okay for the recruiter to ask for my date of birth ? And did I lose my chances of getting interviewed as I was hesitant to give it out?

Is it acceptable for a recruiter to ask for my date of birth? Am I jeopardizing my chances of getting an interview by being hesitant to provide it?

Update: It’s been two weeks, and I haven’t heard anything—I’m feeling a mix of emotions, primarily disappointment 😂😞.

To give you some context, this is a recruiter from the EU, so they might have different rules and regulations. We had a positive initial screening call, which I really enjoyed, and the recruiter seemed very friendly. However, they later reached out to ask for my date of birth, stating it was necessary to complete my application in their system.

I was a bit wary about sharing that information and asked if they needed it to meet a specific age requirement for the position, but they assured me that wasn’t the case. While I eventually provided my date of birth, I made sure to communicate my discomfort.

Now I’m wondering if I hurt my chances of moving forward in the interview process by expressing my hesitation. Did I give the recruiter the impression that I didn’t trust them? Could my age potentially be a factor against me for this corporate role?

[UK] What is the current state of recruitment software in this sector?

[UK] What’s the current landscape of recruitment software in the industry?

With over ten years of experience as a software developer, I’ve been involved in several bespoke projects for recruitment agencies.

I’m considering developing my own multi-tenant recruitment software that agencies can license, designed to support both temporary and permanent placements, complete with features like invoicing, bulk communication, and calendar management.

I’d like to understand the current state of recruitment software. Is there a strong demand for a comprehensive solution that can serve as the primary software for agencies or consultants? What are the prevalent licensed software options available today? Are there any leading companies that agencies typically rely on for their management systems?

I’m looking to evaluate whether this is a viable idea to pursue.