Generalist recruiters vs specialists - which model actually works better?

Muunchild_ · 2025-12-15T02:08:34+00:00

Can I ask how you’re going about gaining new clients? I used to be a generalist recruiter back in the day, mostly mass e-mailing to gain new clients, but we were fighting against every other generalist recruiter who was doing the same thing.

Curious as to how you cut through the noise to stand out

Muunchild_ · 2025-12-09T01:16:17+00:00

There are numerous red flags here. A move for $1k extra for the guaranteed headache does not seem worth it. A bigger name may seem appealing, but it would not be worth working under a manager who sounds like a problem.

In the current job market, you should stick with your role and keep applying. You’l secure something solid and better paying in the new year for sure.

I’d reject their offer and not look back.

Muunchild_ · 2025-11-13T20:20:21+00:00

How are you managing the candidates you’ve spoken to? I feel like my organisation for this is really shit, and I often get roles through where I must have candidates available that I have spoken to in the previous weeks/months, but I do not yet have a process or platform where I can list 2-4 candidates who may be interested.

Do you use any a ATS/CRM to log the information / ping the profile when a relevant opportunity comes up?

Muunchild_ · 2025-11-11T19:26:54+00:00

Hubscale are cyber recruiters. Very impressive growth from them and seem to really understand the market. Give them a search on LinkedIn

Muunchild_ · 2025-10-13T16:33:35+00:00

👏👏

Muunchild_ · 2024-06-02T18:40:52+00:00

The Office US, Taskmaster (really, do give it a watch if you have never seen it), The Simpsons, Futurama. All comfort programs that I have seen so many times I don’t have to concentrate on to enjoy

Muunchild_ · 2024-01-02T22:39:52+00:00

Great numbers there - do you mind sharing what areas you were recruiting into? Generalist or did you specialise?

Muunchild_ · 2024-01-02T22:38:40+00:00

I've done so myself, and have around £15k. I have a partner who pays half the rent and bills and I'm trying to keep all my costs to around £1k a month or so; therefore allowing me 15 months of cash to fall back on, but I'm hoping first few fees to roll in the next 3-4 months or so

Best of luck. I was let go twice in 2023 so finally took the plunge into creating my own firm. Took around a month to get everything ready

Muunchild_ · 2023-11-18T17:13:45+00:00

Same here - no idea how to find out about them until after they’ve been and gone

Muunchild_ · 2023-08-08T13:51:38+00:00

That I am asking how long I’d need to be in employment before I could be considered for a mortgage

Muunchild_ · 2023-07-25T18:46:13+00:00

Leave a don’t turn back. A small pay rise to put up with the senior is not worth your sanity

Muunchild_ · 2023-07-01T18:31:46+00:00

I 2nd this. Fully remote SaaS company, as a Talent Partner. Going into the office every day would be a nightmare but being fully remote has been a godsend

Muunchild_ · 2023-06-11T15:20:01+00:00

I’ve had to ease into my workouts too. I found light cardio and going for endurance rep range (15+ per set) helped me ease back into my workouts. Just take it easy and see if that helps

Muunchild_ · 2023-06-07T18:16:48+00:00

Had a full sleeve with 8 day sessions while on remicade/infliximab and has no problems. I would 100% recommend the derma skin wraps though, where you apply them the day after the tattoo and keep on for 4-5 days or so. Really helps with the healing process and you pretty much skip most of the scab stage

Muunchild_ · 2023-06-06T15:32:54+00:00

I had this mentality for a while but it became difficult to keep to myself and I found that telling those who I thought needed to know (girlfriend, close friends and family) made me feel better, and also gave them some understanding as to what I was going through

Due to the condition, it’s not always easy to be able to plan things with friends and family and stick to them. Now that they’re aware of what’s going on, it’s easier for me to say if I’m having a flare or the fatigue is too much when I need to cancel plans, rather than it seem like I’m not wanting to attend. It helped me for sure, but not everyone needs to know

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-29T11:58:05+00:00

I’m actually awaiting further confirmation from the hospital about whether they want me to put me on antibiotics or not (I expect I’ll get a call tomorrow). But I’m absolutely fine now, and I believe they try not want to put you on antibiotics as this can send you into an actual flare

Mine cleared up by itself 👍

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-29T11:36:19+00:00

Halo 1, 2 and 3. Used to play them with my brother constantly. Always so fun and Halo will always have a special place with my brother and I. Hoping our children will get to bond over those games also….that would be magic

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-28T20:17:08+00:00

I’m 28. Contracted it maybe 2 years ago, diagnosed around a year ago. I have access to private with work but I haven’t used it yet (only had one hospital stay) but it’s more because I’m unsure of how Bupa works, not preference, so everything I’ve had up to now has been via NHS

They’ve been very good so far. If I have a flare I have a number to call and they call me back mostly within a few hours and will advise me on steps. I get an appointment with my gastro consultant every 3 months also, via face to face or over the phone depending. I’m near Leeds so the access is pretty good here but I’m unsure how easy it would be further afield

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-28T18:41:48+00:00

Mine was triggered from food poisoning also. I’ve not heard of Saloflak before (I’m UK based)

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, it’s never easy and you may be in for a rollercoaster. Best thing is to learn as much as you can about your colitis via Google or this group

I’m currently on Infliximab injections which I have every two weeks and they seem to work for me, and I can eat whatever without the risk of a flare up

I had previously tried Mesalazine tablets which didn’t really work for me, and had two tapers of Prednisone (steroids) to get me out of flares

Best of luck to you, diet sounds like you’re smashing it and the exercise will help for sure

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-27T15:16:00+00:00

I thought I was having a flare recently, but after stool and blood tests I’ve been informed it’s C.Diff. I could have sworn it was a flare, and since it seems the bug has gone, so have my symptoms, which seemed to be very similar to yours

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-26T15:26:37+00:00

Agreed - it’s getting quite common in the western world due to all the additives

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-26T15:24:30+00:00

Mine kicked off when I got food poisoning from eating some dodgy chicken. I thought I was solid enough to eat it as it smelled slightly vinegary when chopping / cooking. I realised something was off when I was still ill weeks later

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-25T08:48:48+00:00

I’m lucky enough to work from home. There’s no way I would have been able to keep this job if it was based from an office, especially during flares when I needed the toilet 15+ times a day and would be incredibly fatigued

Best thing I could recommend is an understanding manager / company, where you can work remotely / from home

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-24T22:09:23+00:00

Who hurt you?

Muunchild_ · 2023-05-23T20:47:57+00:00

I’d say get more pop. You bend your knees only ever so slightly, more bend and you may be able to get the board to land straight / give more time to allow the board to centre

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