Salary Expectations

Salary Expectations

I’m located in the US, and I’ve had a positive experience during the interview process so far. Prior to my final interview, the recruiter reached out to confirm my salary expectations, which we had previously discussed. I mentioned that my expectations remain the same for now, but they could evolve as I learn more about the role. I also expressed my openness to discussing this further if I receive an offer after the final interview. Is this approach acceptable?

What is the hardest aspect of being a recruiter

What’s the toughest part of being a recruiter?

I’d love to hear from my fellow recruiters about what you find challenging, frustrating, or just plain annoying in your roles. Please share what’s unique to the recruiting profession, rather than issues that all industries face, like “difficult bosses” or “micromanagement.”

Let’s dish it out! 😂

Need advices for job searching :)

Seeking Job Search Advice 🙂

Hello, everyone! I recently graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering, and I’ve been applying to numerous positions for months without landing a single interview or receiving any positive feedback. I’m starting to wonder what I might be doing wrong.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

• Revised my resume and optimized it for ATS.
• Crafted tailored cover letters for each application.
• Created a portfolio website to showcase my projects and skills.
• Networked on LinkedIn with alumni and industry professionals, but unfortunately, I haven’t received much engagement.
• Applied to various positions, even those outside of electrical engineering, for which I feel I could be a good fit.
• Attempted to follow up on applications, but I often struggle to find contact information.
• Reached out to smaller engineering firms with my resume and cover letter.

Some concerns I have about my situation:

• Is there something bland about my resume or cover letters? Are recruiters bypassing my cover letters altogether?
• Although I’ve held part-time jobs and internships related to engineering since 2015, they haven’t been specifically in electrical engineering.
• I graduated in mid-2023, and my last job ended in late 2022 due to illness, leaving me with a gap of 1-2 years on my resume.
• Could my cover letters come across as overly AI-generated? I’m struggling to find that balance between professionalism and genuine writing.
• I’m having difficulty getting referrals; I’m unsure how to network effectively without seeming like I’m solely seeking favors. Many in the engineering field mention securing jobs through referrals.
• Is my LinkedIn profile picture giving off too cheerful of a vibe?

I’d greatly appreciate any advice or insights! I’m genuinely perplexed about where I might be going wrong. Thank you!

Mentorship

Mentorship Request

Hello! I’m a Global Recruiter with 7 years of experience, mostly in financial services, conservation, and international trade and development. As I approach my second anniversary as a Principal Consultant this December, I’m aspiring to elevate my career to Associate Partner. I would greatly appreciate guidance from industry experts on strategies to advance and excel in my journey. Thank you!

Question for agency recruiters! Would you go back to a KPI driven environment?

Attention agency recruiters! Would you consider returning to a KPI-driven environment?

As an agency recruiter, I’m currently reflecting on my career path. I’ve spent the first half working in a lucrative field, primarily with global specialists earning at least £90,000 a year. The latter half has been focused on placing a large number of unskilled workers at lower pay rates. While I appreciate my current company, there are times when I question their ethical practices (a common concern in our line of work).

One of the significant advantages of my current role is that we have no KPIs at all. We set daily and monthly targets that are straightforward and manageable. Although my commission is on the lower side (as expected), my salary is under £30,000. My days are long, but they tend to be quite manageable.

In my early years with my previous company, the experience was incredibly stressful. Depending on the role, I often had fewer than 50 suitable candidates worldwide, making it challenging to hit daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs. While a successful placement brought in £200 to £800, they were infrequent.

Now, I’ve been approached by a different agency offering a significant salary increase, but their job listing emphasizes KPIs multiple times. Additionally, Glassdoor reviews highlight concerns about their commitment to KPIs. The salaries I would be working with are somewhere in the middle of my previous ranges. To take this opportunity, I would have to adapt to a new industry and leave behind my predominantly relaxed target-setting approach, even if it means a better base salary.

I would appreciate any thoughts or advice on this decision!

Thinking of quitting…

Contemplating a career change…

I’ve been working as an agency recruiter for nearly three years. I started out as a resourcer and quickly earned a promotion to a 360 recruiter due to my strong performance. Last year was a standout for me, as I consistently outperformed many senior recruiters on my team. I requested a raise and a promotion, which I received, but it fell short of my expectations, leaving me feeling undervalued and rejected.

Unfortunately, this year has been one of the toughest I’ve faced. Despite putting in the same effort as before, I’ve struggled to close deals. Candidates often receive counteroffers or accept other positions, and clients either go quiet, hire directly, or take too long to respond to CVs, resulting in candidates moving on. It feels like I’m caught in a relentless cycle of challenges, and I’m feeling overwhelmed. The financial impact of losing commission has been significant, but even more troubling is the sense of underachievement that’s affecting my morale. I’m seriously considering leaving this career for something new.

My boss is well-intentioned, but she doesn’t seem to fully grasp the difficulties I’m facing. Her response has been to stay positive, suggesting that I will eventually land a deal or to try sourcing more business as a solution.

For perspective, I’ve lost over €140k in potential revenue and €14k in commission this year— and we’re just past Q2!

I find myself drawn to hands-on work, and I’m wondering if moving to a less office-centric role could be beneficial.

I would love to hear others’ thoughts and experiences on this situation. What do you think?

Do multiple agencies post job ads for the same position?

Are multiple agencies advertising for the same job opening?

Hello everyone, where can I see the hot searches, hot search events or news?

Hey everyone! Where can I find the latest trending searches, hot events, or news?

Searching for recruiters/TAs specializing in NewSpace to collaborate with!!

🚀 Seeking Collaborators in NewSpace Recruitment! 🌌

Hello everyone,

I’m excited to share that I’m launching a recruitment agency this month, focusing on the NewSpace sector. I’m on the lookout for an experienced recruiter who specializes in this dynamic market, particularly within emerging startups and sustainable space technologies.

My vision is to build a strong foundation for the agency, with plans to eventually offer embedded recruitment and recruitment operations as a subscription service tailored for startups. I truly believe in the potential of this venture and I’m eager to partner with someone who shares a passion for helping space organizations develop sustainable technologies for a regenerative future.

If you know anyone in your network who is interested in a talent acquisition opportunity, please feel free to send them my way or drop me a DM!

P.S. I’m also open to collaborating with potential co-founders!

Is this Coach interested in me? What is she going to ask in the call?

Is this coach interested in me? What should I expect during our call?

To give you some background, I shared with the coach a few weeks ago about my ACL injury and how my high school season went. Today, she texted me to see if we could have a call on July 7th. I’m wondering whether this is a positive sign or not. I’m uncertain about my chances given my injury. I believe they were interested in me before the injury and mentioned they’d reach out around this time if they wanted me on their roster. Any insights would be appreciated! Thank you!