Has anyone here recently applied or gone through an interview with Manulife? I’m considering reapplying since it’s been six months, and I’m hopeful for a better experience this time around. My previous encounter with their recruitment process was a bit unusual, but I do appreciate their benefits. Fingers crossed that things have improved since then!
Exploring Salary Market Research Techniques for Tech Recruiting
As a new Tech Recruiter, I’ve recently been tasked with conducting extensive market research—without reaching out to candidates directly—primarily due to the rising costs of LinkedIn licenses and the need for efficiency.
To gather insights on appropriate salary ranges for various positions, I’ve turned to resources like Glassdoor, Jobicy, and similar platforms. However, I’ve noticed that much of the data is often poorly validated or difficult to interpret, which makes it challenging to draw meaningful conclusions.
Given this context, I’m seeking effective strategies for conducting accurate Salary Market Research.
What tools, software, or methods can we leverage to enhance our research efforts?
Thank you!
Participants Wanted for Voice Recording Study!
We are seeking individuals to participate in a voice recording study! Your task will involve recording short phrases featuring names in various environments using our iOS app. This is a remote and flexible opportunity that you can complete at your own pace.
What You Will Do:
Record a few phrases with names (e.g., “Hi, John” or “Can you help me, Sarah?”).
Each phrase should be recorded three times for each distance and environment.
Perform the recordings in three different settings:
Clean Environment (quiet home or office)
Moderate Noise Environment (TV on, traffic noise, birds chirping, household sounds)
Very Noisy Environment (busy streets, construction sites, bustling markets, cafés)
Record from two specific distances from the device:
0-5 feet (close range)
8-15 feet (medium range)
Estimated Time Commitment: 2.5 to 3 hours
Requirements:
Accents Needed:
– United States
– United Kingdom
– India
– South Africa
– Australia
– Singapore
– Ireland
If you’re interested in contributing to this study, please reach out!
Seeking Advice on LinkedIn Talent Solutions
I’ve been in discussions with LinkedIn regarding the possibility of switching to their Job Slots and Recruiter features instead of continuing with individual job postings.
I have two options on the table:
Since most of our hiring focuses on junior positions, I’m uncertain about the value of the Recruiter feature in this context. Has anyone had experience with these options? I would appreciate any suggestions or insights!
Possible oversight?
I have a background check scheduled with CISIVE soon. After signing the offer letter, I noticed that the resume they have isn’t completely accurate. The job titles are correct, but the dates for one of my positions are wrong. What’s the best way to handle this? Should I inform them and send a corrected resume, or is it better to stay silent? Any advice would be appreciated! 🥲
Subject: Candidate Resume Upload Link in JobAdder
Hi everyone,
I’m new to JobAdder and I’m looking for a quick solution. Is there a link available that I can send to candidates so they can upload their resumes directly?
Thanks!
LOXO Pricing Inquiry
Does anyone want to share their experiences with LOXO pricing? I have a meeting with them today and would like to make sure I secure the best deal possible!
Struggling with Job Advert Access – Am I Justified in Pushing Back?
Background:
I’ve spent the last three years in agency recruitment. When I first joined, we had access to three one-time job advert slots each month—once they were used, they were gone. Our company website doesn’t generate many quality candidates, and any extra job slots had to be requested with a lot of pleading.
Recently, we gained access to a reusable job slot on Indeed, which rotates weekly among team members—each of us gets it for one week at a time.
The Issue:
I’m currently experiencing a fantastic quarter, achieving over €50k in billings against a €35k target. For the first time in a while, I feel optimistic about recruitment. However, management has effectively eliminated our single-use job slots and removed access to CV databases. We’ve been promised more Indeed slots in the future, but there’s no concrete information.
This lack of advert slots means I’m only able to post jobs in the first week of the month, leaving me with no ads for the rest of the month. I’m forced into relying solely on cold sourcing, which, although part of the role, feels like an unnecessary limitation. I believe I could easily achieve €80k–€100k in billings per quarter if I had more access to job postings and warm candidates.
I’ve expressed my concerns to management, but they seem unresponsive. They often dismiss our frustrations during team meetings and quickly move on.
Am I in the Wrong?
Should I advocate more strongly for significant change, or is this just something I need to accept? I genuinely want to improve my performance and contribute more revenue to the company (while increasing my own earnings). But if management won’t consider my requests, am I just hitting my head against a wall?
What do you think—should I fight for better resources, or just make do with what’s currently available?
Grateful or not?
I just had a second-round interview (woohoo!) with a company I’m really excited about. I had a great conversation with one of my potential future managers, and I feel it went really well!
Now, I have a question:
Since the meeting was organized by HR, I don’t have the manager’s email. Should I connect on LinkedIn to express my thanks, or is it better to keep quiet?
I appreciate any advice! Thank you!
Subject: Legal Payment Options for Remote Work from the Philippines
Hi everyone,
I’m a Filipino international student in the US, and my visa is set to expire soon. I’ll be heading back to the Philippines next year, but my current employer in the US is interested in continuing my employment on a remote basis. However, they’re not keen on establishing a legal entity in the Philippines or utilizing a third-party payroll service; they’re looking for a straightforward and compliant method to pay me directly.
I’m hoping to find the best way to facilitate this arrangement with minimal hassle for my employer. Here are some questions I have:
If anyone has experience working for a US company while residing in the Philippines, I would love to hear about how you managed it. Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
