Recruiters, what did you all major in?

Hey recruiters, I’m curious about your educational backgrounds! What did you major in? I’m interested to hear what your initial career aspirations were before you found your way into recruiting. For me, I initially pursued graphic design but ultimately switched to a business major. What about you?

Will LinkedIn Premium be enough, or do I need LinkedIn Recruiter?

Is LinkedIn Premium sufficient, or should I opt for LinkedIn Recruiter instead?

I’m in a somewhat unique position: I have a substantial list of candidates I want to reach out to regarding potential job openings. My plan is to message them directly on LinkedIn to discuss these opportunities.

Would LinkedIn Premium, which includes InMail for messaging individuals I’m not connected with, meet my needs? Or would LinkedIn Recruiter provide additional benefits that would be advantageous in this scenario?

Returning to recruitment in the UK – what should I keep in mind?

Getting Back into Recruitment in the UK: Key Considerations

Hi everyone! I’ve recently relocated to the UK and will be resuming my role as a Recruitment Consultant next month.

I have two years of experience working for a large recruitment firm in Australia, followed by a year in an internal talent acquisition role. Now, on a Youth Mobility visa, I’m returning to the same company, but this time I’ll be focusing on the construction and architecture sectors.

It’s been a year since I last worked in recruitment, so I’m aware that my 360 recruitment skills may be a bit rusty. However, I feel much more confident and motivated than when I first started three years ago after “falling into” the industry.

As I prepare to dive back in, what should I keep in mind? Is it still a candidate’s market? What are the most effective strategies for business development and candidate sourcing these days, beyond just using LinkedIn? Any general tips or insights would be appreciated. I’ve also heard that recruitment can be significantly more challenging in the UK compared to Australia—how should I approach this?

Thanks!

Recruiter is not giving me an update on the position, should I contact the Company directly?

I’m not receiving any updates from my recruiter about a position—should I reach out to the company directly?

Recently, a recruiter from a large organization contacted me regarding an open finance role that I found intriguing. After accepting their invitation, I went through three rounds of interviews with HR, the team lead, and the CFO. Since the position required five years of experience, which I possess, I felt confident about my chances.

Although I received positive feedback after each interview, I’ve yet to hear back from the recruiter about the next steps. He keeps mentioning internal delays and that a decision hasn’t been made.

Would it be inappropriate for me to contact the company directly? I established a good rapport with the team lead and CFO, and I even connected with them on LinkedIn. My only concern is that I don’t want to undermine the recruiter’s role, but I feel like I’m not getting any assistance from them.

Recruiters Opinions on Technical Interview Outsourcing

Title: Insights on Technical Interview Outsourcing

Hello everyone,

As a recruiter, I’m interested in your thoughts on the topic of technical interview outsourcing. Have any of you experienced this in your job searches? I’ve come across some advantages such as round-the-clock availability and cost-effectiveness. However, I’m eager to learn about other pros and cons you may have observed.

I can’t wait to hear your opinions!

Thank you!

How do LinkedIn Easy Apply work?

How does LinkedIn’s Easy Apply feature work?

From my experience, my applications typically fall into three categories when using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply:

  • Application Submitted
  • Application Viewed
  • Resume Downloaded

However, the status of my applications seems to have little influence on whether I get contacted. I’ve had recruiters and hiring managers reach out while my application was still marked as “Application Submitted.” Conversely, there have been applications that were marked as viewed or had my resume downloaded, but I still haven’t heard back from anyone.

While I can understand that just because an application is viewed or my resume is downloaded doesn’t guarantee I’ll be contacted, I find the other scenario puzzling. How can recruiters determine that I’m a good fit without even looking at my application or downloading my resume? Is there a way for them to circumvent this process? Many of the recruiters I’ve spoken to seem to have seen my CV, but this isn’t reflected in the application status.