RecruitingLife #TalentAcquisition #WhyWeRecruit
Introduction: The Burning Question
Ever stumbled upon discussions where seasoned recruiters share thoughts on exiting the industry due to market stability issues or burnout? It’s a hot topic! But today, we’re flipping the script. Instead of focusing on why people leave, let’s dive into why some stay and keep thriving in recruitment. 🌟
Passion for Connecting Talent with Opportunity 💼
- Human Touch: At its core, recruiting is about building relationships. The thrill of matching the perfect candidate with the right job is a reward unlike any other.
- Impact: Knowing you’ve significantly impacted someone’s career and an organization’s growth? That’s powerful!
Endless Learning and Growth 📚
- Dynamic Industry: Recruitment is ever-evolving. New tools, platforms, and strategies continually emerge, keeping things fresh and challenging.
- Professional Development: Constant learning opportunities through certifications, workshops, and industry events keep recruiters at the top of their game.
Market Demand is Steady 📊
- Always Needed: No matter the economic climate, companies need talent. Skilled recruiters ensure businesses stay competitive and innovative.
- Flexibility: Recruitment roles offer flexible working conditions, often including remote work options and adaptable schedules.
Building a Network of Influencers 🌐
- Relationships: Recruiters develop robust networks with professionals across various industries. This network becomes an asset, providing insights and opportunities.
- Brand Building: Personal and professional branding enhances reputation and credibility in the field.
Diverse Career Paths and Opportunities 🚀
- Specializations: From tech recruitment to executive search, there’s a niche for every interest.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to advance from junior roles to leadership positions are abundant, offering clear growth trajectories.
Personal Fulfillment and Satisfaction 😊
- Intrinsic Rewards: The joy of helping someone land their dream job is immensely gratifying.
- Purpose: Many recruiters stay because they find deep personal fulfillment in their role.
Conclusion: Why We Recruit
So, why continue recruiting? It’s a blend of passion, growth, stability, and personal fulfillment. Those who stay do so because they genuinely love connecting people with opportunities, continuously learning, and making a tangible impact. For many, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. 🌟👩💼👨💼
Ready to share your reasons for staying in recruitment? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s celebrate the dedication and passion driving our industry forward. 🚀🌈
$$$$$$ hard to walk away from it
$$$$$. Where else can I make $200k for the amount of work that I do.
Not sure what else I’d be good at 🤷🏽♂️
I literally don’t have any other skills.
I actually really love my job (internal recruiting). My hours are super flexible, benefits are great and 100% work remotely. Couldn’t ask for much more. I live in a very rural area and easily make 4x the average salary here.
Money is good for not a ton of work (I’m in house/corporate so mostly active applicants) and I’m too old and tired (40s) to try to do something different.
Fucked if I know 😂
Because I love helping people get jobs, companies find candidates for their mission critical roles, and the freedom this job provides if I wanted it.
But mainly I love helping people. So downtimes aren’t as hard cause I’m still doing a good thing for those around me, just not making as much money as the previous year.
Go corporate it’s better for your mental health
I was a geospatial engineer with my first job that paid me enough to buy a home in the Bay Area. I left at the right time as jobs were being offshored to India and I absolutely hated the work.
Now I like my work but jobs are being offshored to India, the market is crap, and I have no other high paying skills.
When I started someone said take an agency job for a year and you can go internal making your old salary easily. That guy has been let go and recruiters don’t get hired for shit anymore.
At its best, I absolutely love it. It’s so much fun to lock arms with a cool hiring manager, come up with a strategy, and go to market to find a game changer. When it’s a good manager, a good company, a cool role, and you find a candidate that is a perfect fit/loves the opportunity, it fills my cup to the tip top.
I just try to have a short memory on the shitty jobs that require 25 interviews to find a candidate that’s definitely going to quit in 4 weeks.
I don’t know where to go
Mostly because the amount of good jobs out there is very low at this time because of interest rates and the job market at this time. It would take more effort and energy than I am able to put in to find a good position in this market. Once it goes back to normal I’ll attempt to leave recruiting.
Anyone in here in their mid 20s looks to pivot from recruiting?
I make great money, don’t have to work crazy hours and I’m good at it. I actually still enjoy the work 14 years in.
$ and working my own hours
no better options at 200k+
Money, the challenge, different every day, flexibility. Mostly the money lol
If I could find all of these at the same level elsewhere, I’d leave for sure. If I could do it over, I’d do financial advising….but can’t afford to do it now.
Cause I need a job im internal but I don’t do much and I still get paid.
It’s the job I know how to do, I’m overpaid, fully remote and have a pension. What’s not to like?
Not sure what else I’d do, until I’m in a position for a Master’s.
I’m also in a decent setup, not great, should make more, but it’s the most I’ve ever made, I have little to no oversight and have average 25 hours/week the last few months. Definitely times where it’s 60-70 hours, but even through shittiness the flexibility is nice
I actually really love it
More of an answer to why I haven’t job hopped to other agencies, but also applies to other industries…. Golden Handcuffs and Relationships. In the contract world it’s nearly impossible to walk away at a certain point when you have X (insert a number you never thought possible here) because of lost commissions. Unless you’re really in a tailspin, or you lose key support people around you, it’s hard to walk away from it all and start over.
I’m on the sales side now, but I attribute a LOT of my success to simply staying with my company. I’ve inherited dozens of accounts from other reps who left, (we also divvy up active placements to recruiters when someone leaves) some inherited accounts were duds or just didn’t click and moved on, but many have paid dividends for years. Clients are also almost always impressed to hear “I’ve been with this company for 15+ yrs, so whether it’s tomorrow, a year from now, or more when your next need arises, I want to be the person you call.” Most clients / hiring managers get the “account manager shuffle” every 2-3 years, so the idea of not having to explain their org and needs to a new person every time is a huge differentiator that they weren’t even considering.
Changes to noncompete laws make moving within the industry easier than it was to rebuild, but if I were to leave, I would probably try selling a more predictably reliable product to my existing network. I’ve seen some people move to VARs within their field and do well, but typically recruiting still has higher overall earning potential than those roles.
I enjoy placing people and learning about my industry with every new req I get. I’ve also had an opportunity to build a recruiting practice for a start-up and use my experience to build a successful TA program. I’ve watch my company grow and succeed with every placement I’ve made over the past 9 years and it’s fulfilling. I’ll never leave this industry.
What companies are y’all at earning 200k?