IT recruiters

[trueblue1234]

It's a business. I think people sometimes over estimate what a recruiter can do. They're doing a job, they're not there to be everyone's best friend or even to provide everyone with career development. A good recruiter  will be able to do this to a certain degree. But I find candidates can also expect too much. Plus for every job there's usually 4-5 candidates but only one success one. That means there's usually 3-4 people disappointed with the process. And some candidates look for a way out and can blame the recruiter, when sometimes looking at their own actions could be more valuable.
And that's before I get on to bad candidates......

[punt kick]

So what is your recruitment speciality and qualifications and work experience to get the ideal candidate?

[trueblue1234]

Engineering specialist. Degree from Harper Adams in Agricultural engineering. Been in recruitment for close to 7 years.

Do I need the degree? No, I'm not using Creo or solid works, or looking to implement six sigma. Does it help. Definitely.
But with a good intake with the client I should know what areas of experience I need to cover. I'm never going to be as indepth as the interview, but we'll be able to identify candidates close to what they are looking for.

[seafoid]

I think recruiters are like brokers. They match sellers with buyers . Brokers come with all different levels of competence too. I would put most of the responsibility on company HR policies however. HR people are absolutely cat .

[punt kick]

Engineering specialist. Degree from Harper Adams in Agricultural engineering. Been in recruitment for close to 7 years.

Do I need the degree? No, I'm not using Creo or solid works, or looking to implement six sigma. Does it help. Definitely.
But with a good intake with the client I should know what areas of experience I need to cover. I'm never going to be as indepth as the interview, but we'll be able to identify candidates close to what they are looking for.

And apart from sending emails you worked as an engineer where and for how long?

[punt kick]

Must be 20 years plus to make you q specialist?

[trueblue1234]

Why would it take 20 years to be a specialist?

What do you do?

[punt kick]

I work. So how many years experience outside of sending mails and reaching out to folk do you have as an engineer to make you a specialist?

[trueblue1234]

Work at what? How many interviews processes have you cocked up in and blamed the recruiter?

I just know you are one of those guys that walk into an interview and can't lift your eyes off the floor to even look at the interviewer. But at least you can act the hard man on line eh?

More help for you for your next interview https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4698784

[punt kick]

I work in the real world and never used some beautiful persons profile pic reaching out to me to further my career. I ask again to make you an engineering specialist how many years did you work as an engineer in your specialist area, or are you a general engineering specialist?

[trueblue1234]

I worked in the real world as well.

I can understand your frustration. 60+ interviews and no one prepared to give you a chance. Just keep plugging away. Your time will come. Your just paying your dues.

This might help empower you for your next few interviews. https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-ways-to-look-confident-in-an-interview-even-when-youre-freaking-out

[punt kick]

I assume you have never worked as an engineer then. Sums up recruitment and linkedin in particular. You need absolutely no qualifications to get into recruitment and yet recruiters are supposed to be matching highly skilled candidates with highly skilled roles. Skills and roles they know nothing whatsoever about!

[punt kick]

I worked in the real world as well.

So you admit you don't now.

[trueblue1234]

You do know what assuming does? Makes you look a d!ck.
don't worry some day someone will take a chance on you. Your positivity just glows. If it wasn't for all those darn recruiters stopping you getting a job. As I said keep trying and some day you'll make that break through. Then there'll be no stopping you.

[trueblue1234]

I worked in the real world as well.

So you admit you don't now.

Ouch, nailed me there. You should put that on your cv as one off your accomplishments. Bound to get you a point or two.