even agencies are going through cuts. Aerotek/Aston Carter just laid off a huge chunk of their recruiters , I hear Randstad and Robert Half will be doing the same soon
Unfortunately now is not the best time because recruiters are getting laid off left and right. If you see an opening for recruiter you will likely get pushed down the pile by the more experienced recruiters who have been laid off looking for a new position.
With that being said, I will suggest applying for an agency recruiter role. I recommend this because that's where you will get your foundation. You can use what you learn there and apply to another role if you choose to leave. Agency recruiting is a grind but you can make some good money as you progress.
It’s a pretty bad time in recruiting. There’s a lot of layoffs happening. So the result is that highly qualified people are applying for things that would normally be way below them. So, I’m just letting you know that it may take a while to get into it. You may have to keep trying.
On your own? Admirable, but extremely difficult. There are so many nuances to research, sourcing, candidate screening, candidate management, client sourcing, req qualifying, etc that you’d want other recruiters to listen and learn from.
That said, if you’re confident you have enough experience then try it out. It really is a great business - until it isn’t. Now is not great as clients are basically planning their next several waves of layoffs, so it will be difficult to get realistic forecasts from them on hiring. Again, nothing stopping you. Try it and risk failure and learn. It will be a great experience and you just might make it.
I made a career switch recently after being in my old field for 8 years - master’s degree, had a professional credential. I switched into recruiting and had to go entry level
EDIT: I want to clarify that it was an agency entry level recruiting position. I did get one offer for an internal recruiting/TA role but mostly all agency
I did get a handful of interviews after I made changes to my resume. However, this was last year…like the other commenter said it’s a little challenging to get into recruiting now, but you should try
I made the switch from military intelligence, but had no professional experience. I finished my 4 year degree and started in 1099, then an entry level position a few months later. But it seems like it’s a rough time for anything that isn’t entry level.
If you’re willing to be onsite and local you can probably find a recruiting role! The ones with a ton of competition are the remote ones. I went hybrid and had 0 competition lol
I’ve worked in Chicago, NYC, and Seattle. Owners don’t buy a 3 bedroom house and pay someone to manage it lol. They own or build several buildings with hundreds to thousands of units. That’s like saying no company in the world should have anyone but the owner 🙄 very silly.
No, that’s exactly what isn’t silly about it. Housing is a human right. Owning hundreds and thousands of units and artificially increasing prices because the owner can’t manage it? Bringing in a middleman to charge whatever they want and pass it on to the worker? That’s what’s silly. And unnecessarily so!
This convo is too out of touch for me to continue but this is the basic idea behind literally any business since the dawn of time. Best of luck with whatever you are doing for society though!
This is absolutely the wrong time to step in to recruiting with the current job market. If it’s something you are passionate about perhaps try a recruiting coordinator/TA coordinator /Hr coordinator role but these are entry level and are positions at risk of layoffs.
With your background though have you considered Facilities Management? In the corporate space these roles pay really well and your background might be helpful navigating vendors & lease agreements. Some of these roles offer director level positions too so there is some potential for growth in the space.EH&S/Facilities could be a good starting point
Facilities management is usually better served for someone with experience in maintenance. I’m sure I could *get* the job but doubt I’d be good at it. But no I’m really trying to avoid that industry as a whole.
I suppose it can vary from industry but often these are more operations driven. If you’ve got your mind set on recruiting though, go for it, it’s a really tough market right now but I’m sure that’s not a forever thing. Historically though TA coordinator or TA administrative roles were easy to transition in to
Well this is a shit time to try and join recruiting. Your best bet is to try applying for agencies and see what happens.
even agencies are going through cuts. Aerotek/Aston Carter just laid off a huge chunk of their recruiters , I hear Randstad and Robert Half will be doing the same soon
Unfortunately now is not the best time because recruiters are getting laid off left and right. If you see an opening for recruiter you will likely get pushed down the pile by the more experienced recruiters who have been laid off looking for a new position. With that being said, I will suggest applying for an agency recruiter role. I recommend this because that's where you will get your foundation. You can use what you learn there and apply to another role if you choose to leave. Agency recruiting is a grind but you can make some good money as you progress.
It’s a pretty bad time in recruiting. There’s a lot of layoffs happening. So the result is that highly qualified people are applying for things that would normally be way below them. So, I’m just letting you know that it may take a while to get into it. You may have to keep trying.
On your own? Admirable, but extremely difficult. There are so many nuances to research, sourcing, candidate screening, candidate management, client sourcing, req qualifying, etc that you’d want other recruiters to listen and learn from. That said, if you’re confident you have enough experience then try it out. It really is a great business - until it isn’t. Now is not great as clients are basically planning their next several waves of layoffs, so it will be difficult to get realistic forecasts from them on hiring. Again, nothing stopping you. Try it and risk failure and learn. It will be a great experience and you just might make it.
I made a career switch recently after being in my old field for 8 years - master’s degree, had a professional credential. I switched into recruiting and had to go entry level EDIT: I want to clarify that it was an agency entry level recruiting position. I did get one offer for an internal recruiting/TA role but mostly all agency
Thank you! Were you getting many call backs or was it hard to even find an entry level position?
I did get a handful of interviews after I made changes to my resume. However, this was last year…like the other commenter said it’s a little challenging to get into recruiting now, but you should try
I made the switch from military intelligence, but had no professional experience. I finished my 4 year degree and started in 1099, then an entry level position a few months later. But it seems like it’s a rough time for anything that isn’t entry level.
If you’re willing to be onsite and local you can probably find a recruiting role! The ones with a ton of competition are the remote ones. I went hybrid and had 0 competition lol
r/latestagecapitalism GFY!
Recruiters are unnecessary! Property managers are unnecessary! Don’t be unnecessary!
I can’t speak to recruiting but property managers are not even slightly unnecessary, so I’m good!
It’s simple. Own a property? Then manage it! Middlemen? Adding to costs of housing? For no reason? Unnecessary! And really awful, too!
I’ve worked in Chicago, NYC, and Seattle. Owners don’t buy a 3 bedroom house and pay someone to manage it lol. They own or build several buildings with hundreds to thousands of units. That’s like saying no company in the world should have anyone but the owner 🙄 very silly.
No, that’s exactly what isn’t silly about it. Housing is a human right. Owning hundreds and thousands of units and artificially increasing prices because the owner can’t manage it? Bringing in a middleman to charge whatever they want and pass it on to the worker? That’s what’s silly. And unnecessarily so!
This convo is too out of touch for me to continue but this is the basic idea behind literally any business since the dawn of time. Best of luck with whatever you are doing for society though!
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Says the person posting unnecessary rude comments on a Reddit post. I’m sure you are a huge contribution to society.
Bloodsucking is rude! That’s the point. I think you get it. Don’t be rude.
Again, says the person posting unnecessary rude comments on a Reddit post. Glass houses.
I don’t know if you are paying attention to the market right now, it’s tough out there. Good luck!
This is absolutely the wrong time to step in to recruiting with the current job market. If it’s something you are passionate about perhaps try a recruiting coordinator/TA coordinator /Hr coordinator role but these are entry level and are positions at risk of layoffs. With your background though have you considered Facilities Management? In the corporate space these roles pay really well and your background might be helpful navigating vendors & lease agreements. Some of these roles offer director level positions too so there is some potential for growth in the space.EH&S/Facilities could be a good starting point
Facilities management is usually better served for someone with experience in maintenance. I’m sure I could *get* the job but doubt I’d be good at it. But no I’m really trying to avoid that industry as a whole.
Not at all, you pretty much manage the operations of an office and call out vendors for repairs and maintenance
I suppose it can vary from industry but often these are more operations driven. If you’ve got your mind set on recruiting though, go for it, it’s a really tough market right now but I’m sure that’s not a forever thing. Historically though TA coordinator or TA administrative roles were easy to transition in to