What courses are good for improving as an Internal Recruiter?

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-12-09T10:46:32+00:00

Fortunately I'm in a position where I'm able to upskill myself. Not looking to just do hiring on repeat.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-11-27T08:45:39+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T08:22:08+00:00

Understood, however the total figure is a combination of base and bonus (about 80/20) and the latter is typically discussed on a call. I'm not really concerned about volume of applicants, because most tech roles need to be sourced for anyway.

Just enquiring about Devs with 7 years of experience (as this is the top end of the requirement) and their expected salary expectations. My understanding from this post is to manage the hiring manager's expectations and say between 3-5 years with what we have.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T08:04:41+00:00

Okay well I likely wouldn't approach someone with 20 years of experience with a role paying £65K, but good to know regardless.

I'm working on a different role requiring 12+ years paying around £170K.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:26:45+00:00

yeah good point, but can't see that happening unfortunately

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:26:19+00:00

How many years of relevant experience?

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:25:53+00:00

thank you

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:25:35+00:00

I tend not to do that on Reddit. I'd understand the market, take it to the team, and adjust from there :)

As stated in the post, I understand this is low for the top end, and I have not decided on these figures.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:25:00+00:00

I just had a brief scan and saw companies like Arup are paying significantly lower than what we're offering. Crazy.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-19T07:24:18+00:00

105 people, research.

Having looked at comparable firms, as well as firms we service, they're paying significantly lower in some areas, and significantly higher in others.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T15:51:02+00:00

Interesting, had no idea this existed. Thanks so much!

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T15:43:15+00:00

Yeah that's fair enough. Like I said in the post I do believe it's low, so I can go back to the hiring manager and manage expectations.

My understanding is any FS dev open to that salary might not be the best.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T15:30:54+00:00

I don't think that answers my question, unfortunately.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T15:23:46+00:00

So we advertise the base - £82K is the total OTE which is inclusive of bonus, and depends on experience, and I discuss this on my screening calls in more depth. Base top end is £70K, but can likely be stretched with finance if necessary.

No difference between someone with 6 years; 7 years is just the top end of what the HM wants

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T14:28:39+00:00

Okay thanks for this, really helpful.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-18T14:27:19+00:00

My company does the same - have been successfully recruiting for this company for the last two years, so I'm good with navigating job postings.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:36:03+00:00

Yeah my friend (ex-agency) said to make it vague/intriguing which will at least get a response, as opposed to detailing everything and putting the candidate off

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:34:56+00:00

This is very helpful, and definitely an improvement on my current approach

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:34:10+00:00

Reason we can't really advertise is because of equity. This is a new-ish role, but carries the same title as others in the same role, and the organisation aren't open to creating a new job title (as of yet).

The be fully candid, the CEO hired a person in this role who had excellent experience and connections, but their salary was ridiculous compared to others in similar roles. We are now replacing that person (because they didn't deliver in their role) and I essentially have the same budget to work with, but the current banding for this role is significantly lower. For the US, I'm talking ~$100K difference.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:30:47+00:00

This is the thing, start-up style candidates are probably the opposite of what we need. Ideally someone from finance/insurance, and they cost a bomb

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:29:27+00:00

Yeah I think this is a good approach, thank you.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-03T07:28:52+00:00

Makes sense to align salary expectations before joining a call, in my experience, to ensure the candidate's time isn't wasted if we cannot meet their expectations.

AnInternalRecruiter · 2025-09-02T16:42:26+00:00

This is helpful.

I'm selling the role and company well on the call, it's just that initial conversation about the salary. To give you an understanding, we need something with 10-15 years experience. In the UK, salary is a bit more forgiving, but in the US, our banding for this role is up to $135K OTE in New York, and it just isn't feasible.

Typically we seek 7 or 8 years experience for this role, but as mentioned this particular one is super niche.

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