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When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joshua Lee Dec 19, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
After several years, I am getting out of construction company ownership. I want to put my researching, networking, sourcing and general digging skills to good use in the recruiting industry, and feel…Continue
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Joshua Lee replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"It will be difficult to freelance for several firms without having recruiting experience, especially if you are referring to agencies. Generally, agencies are reluctant to do this because they worry about confidentiality.
Here's what I've…"
Brad Smith replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"Amber, thanks for the advice. Nothing has really stopped me, I am working on several split fee placements right now, but would like to work with an agency for the experience. As far as my experience, I would consider myself an expert in construction…"
Amber replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"If you have contacts that can bring in new clients, you should be able to find an agency or independant recruiter to work with pretty easily. You mentioned that you feel you could be succesful just going out on your own, so what has stopped you so…"
Brad Smith replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"Hey Pam, thanks for the response. I have cold called them, that's where I learned they weren't hiring. The informational interview on the other hand, I never even thought of...thanks!"
"Have you cold called all the agencies in your area? Especially the ones that do construction recruiting? They'd likely be the ones that would be most interested, given your background.
Agencies are usually always open to hiring people…"
Brad Smith replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"Or are there agencies that would allow me to recruit for them remotely, so that I don't have to be local?"
Brad Smith replied to Brad Smith's discussion 'When no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?'"*resourceful"
Brad Smith posted a discussionWhen no agencies are hiring, where can I get a legit start in recruiting?
After several years, I am getting out of construction company ownership. I want to put my researching, networking, sourcing and general digging skills to good use in the recruiting industry, and feel that I would be an asset for a company once I could get started.My issue is that none of the agencies in my area are hiring due to their business slowing down. I understand that people say you need to get your start in an agency, and I understand also the reasons why they say that. But I feel…See More
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- Brad
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- Aspiring Recruiter
- Company
- None
- Which best describes your profession?
- Corporate Talent Acquisition
- How many years have you been in the business?
- < 1 year
- Which industries do you work in now?
- All Industries
- How many employees in your company?
- <10
- College/University
- US Navy Trade School
- Are you interested in split placements?
- Yes
- Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
- ERE, Fordyce Forum, Kennedy, NAPS, Onrec, RecruitFest, Recruiting Roadshow, SHRM, SourceCon
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche, Invitation only
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- I'm Brad Smith, looking to change from construction company ownership to recruiting. I want to utilize my research, sourcing, networking and discernment skills to exceed all expectations in the recruiting/headhunting industry.
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- http://smithconstruction.org
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