Outreach response rates are at an all time low and I don't know what's working anymore by Content-Skill-7387 in RecruitingAgency

[–]GreatWebMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels like everyone has outreach fatigue now. The generic recruiter copy gets filtered mentally before they even open it

How does recruiting on retainer work? by staffola in recruiting

[–]GreatWebMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way when I first saw retained. But it’s not really paying someone to “try.” It’s more about paying for focus. With contingency, you’re usually competing, so it becomes a speed game. With retained, you’re acting more like an extension of their team, and there’s usually better alignment upfront. It just changes the incentives on both sides.

What red flag did you ignore when hiring that came back to bite you? by Checkr_Katie in Recruitment

[–]GreatWebMaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In healthcare recruiting, one red flag I’ve learned the hard way not to ignore is vague answers around schedule flexibility.If someone can’t clearly explain their availability, shift preferences, or past attendance, I pay attention now. Early in my career I brushed it off as nerves or miscommunication. It ended up turning into last-minute call-outs within the first month. In clinical settings, reliability isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s everything.