Any advice on leaving the agency recruiting world?

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July 17,2023 at 10:16PM UTC

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Any advice on leaving the agency recruiting world?

I have been a recruiter with an agency for 6 years now. I have been very successful with it, including going to my president's club trip for 3 years and being promoted 3 times. I have been looking to leave my current agency since I came back from maternity leave 3 months ago. I have offers from other agencies but I think I would like to leave the agency world completely. I have applied for tons of jobs but never can get even an interview, any advice?

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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 18,2023 at 5:13AM UTC
So recruiting is a really tough space right now. Tons and tons of very experienced recruiters have been laid off so you have a lot of competition.
If you're not getting any interviews, I would take another look at your resume. Make sure all the outstanding accomplishments you mentioned above are reflected in your resume.
If you're at an agency, is it a niche agency? I would start apply to the types of companies and industry adjacent companies that you're currently supporting - that's where your experience should have the most bang.
I would also clearly indicate as part of your resume summary that you're looking to transition to in-house recruiting.
It may just be a matter of timing, you may have to wait out the current glut of experienced recruiters currently on the market.
GOOD LUCK!
AnonymousJuly 18,2023 at 11:47AM UTC
Moving over to a recruiting position will be tough in today's economic climate. Those positions are few as there's a lot of pausing on hiring and hiring people to hire isn't a cost priority. There are some postings out there but tough. Also, the salary may not be what you feel you're worth, and you may have to accept a position in that light. I don't see a lot of those positions really coming back until next year. I would suggest holding on to your current role.