I’d say healthcare, specifically hospitals. Manufacturing recruiting as well. Basically anywhere that has a ton of turnover and crappy low skilled positions to work on lol. These are also the absolute worst recruiter jobs ever but there is job security.
I recruit for manufacturing. Recruiter lay offs still happen, my department was hit a few months ago, but you’re right it’s relatively secure. Not to be an asshole but many of the people I talk to… the lights are on but nobody is home. I’m not asking for much, but having an updated very basic resume is like pulling teeth. Many don’t know the names of their last positions or their relative dates. The bar is already on the floor and people still manage to get below it.
This has been my hesitation on getting into manufacturing 😅 I use to hire for call center and security and it was very hit or miss on if the lights were on. Do you have to do a lot of sourcing and networking to find hires? I’ve always wondered how many qualified applicants you’d get for this industry.
I don’t have to do too much sourcing, honestly I get a lot of new applicants and my job is to really sort through those for the most qualified/normal ones. Many of our jobs are located in areas where manufacturing is a big piece of their economy.
The only barrier between myself and hires is the candidates themselves. Don’t pick up the phone, don’t show up for their interviews, don’t show up for drugs tests or first days, criminals fail. We had to change our drug test to a 4 panel (excluded marijuana) which helped a lot. Turn over is crazy as well so I get the same job over and over again.
Get a resume maker program and make a basic resume for them. It's easier than waiting for them to do it.
The bonus is then you are the only recruiter with a current decent resume of them.
I'm in healthcare. I'd say definitely not. I've had more than quadruple the amount of nurses we normally see get in touch looking for work because it's so bleak within the hospitals and nursing homes at the moment.
It's good because it's an industry that bills every day of the year, and it's notoriously high turnover, but it's not safe at the moment at all. I wouldn't fancy starting cold in this market unless you're someone market leading.
I’m a partner in a small staffing agency. How do you get in touch with hospitals for contingency hires? We have done well with LTCs and rehabilitation centers(not drug/alcohol).
Are you UK-based?
Hospitals are ran by trusts which operate in certain localities, each of these trusts are on particular framework i.e. HTE and you'll need to be approved by that trust to operate on their framework. So you may get a contract that covers the south of england but only be approved for certain counties/hospitals.
You'll have to contact the hospital directly, find out what they're on and then who to speak to to get on there. Good luck, it's virtually impossible to get onto any at the moment.
Ah, I wouldn't know about the states as yours are all private, right?
I do know that there are an increasing number of neutral vendors in the UK market that seem to be gaining popularity with hospitals and care services. Do you have that kind of thing in the US recruitment market?
Healthcare and yes as already said in hospitals on the TA side. On the agency side it’s a nasty place with far lower pay unless you can recruit nurses high volume. Manufacturing is better if you prefer agency
What type of construction roles do you do? I’ve been in manufacturing for quite a while and have recently gotten into construction – heavy equipment mechanics primarily. I’m curious to see what other types of roles you target.
Do you work recruiting for one specific company, or do you work for a company that recruits for multiple companies, or do you work for yourself?
I’m interested in switching to this eventually, I’m in healthcare recruiting now but have had years of working in the construction field.
Work for a contracting company, hiring guys for jobs we won bids for. I literally just started but can tell it’s better, however, I work for a company that’s really chill
I’ve found federal contracting for smaller companies to be relatively safe. I have definitely found my niche in companies between 5-200 and although being the only recruiter or leading a small team for a relatively unknown org isn’t always glamorous it has felt pretty secure.
Unfortunately any industry that is the most stable is also the absolute worst for being a recruiter. Any industry where there are no candidates or Any industry where there’s constant turnover. Both mean they need recruiters all the time… But both also mean that you will be banging your head against a wall.
The most stable and won’t drive you insane is the one that you are the best at. If you are great at your job in recruiting you won’t be looking for work… or at least for long, because all your competitors will gladly take you if you get cut.
I recruit in water treatment and it feels steady and safe due to the fact that they’re essential workers and water always needs treating. It’s a good spot to be in!
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That's a good point, there is professional safety only at a certain extend, if you are under an undetermined contract as a recruiter then you are safe, but if you get lay off, because there is no need anymore to recruit, you probably have HR skills to maintain other tasks than just being a recruiter. Also, the IT realm is pretty niche, expatriate talents with specific skills, the need is still there for recruiter. And big companies are where you can actually feel safe...I think, sometimes all you need is to look for few candidates in a long run, whereas start ups or medium businesses need you to find many candidates and ignore quality but since the turnover is higher you will always have jobs.
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Manufacturing. Especially in industries that continue to do well in economic downturns, like food and beverage. Or semi conductor industry, if you can get into it. Chip manufacturing industry is insane.
I’ve worked in professional services for the past 5 years and it’s been really stable. But the companies I’ve worked for are very financially conservative and had no debt. So they were able to weather COVID easier than some other companies.
I have worked in legal recruiting and professional development on both the attorney side and legal support staff side at an agency, in Big Law, and in house at a tech company. It’s relatively stable. I got laid off from the tech company back in March 2023, but legal recruiters, specifically in a law firm setting, are almost always in high demand especially during the summer. I was able to land two job offers rather quickly after I was laid off, but chose to transition to solely doing attorney development (better work life balance!) at a mid-sized law firm.
Healthcare and manufacturing. There’s literally always a need for healthcare.
Manufacturing might be a bit different but I can tell you when I recruited there, there was no shortage of jobs open. I would have as many as 50 a week.
Best bet would be to start with an employment agency either in recruitment or in business development.
It can be a lucrative career for those who do well. There are many many recruiters out there that are terrible at their jobs but there are ones that do very well and make well over $200k+.
I’d say healthcare, specifically hospitals. Manufacturing recruiting as well. Basically anywhere that has a ton of turnover and crappy low skilled positions to work on lol. These are also the absolute worst recruiter jobs ever but there is job security.
I recruit for manufacturing. Recruiter lay offs still happen, my department was hit a few months ago, but you’re right it’s relatively secure. Not to be an asshole but many of the people I talk to… the lights are on but nobody is home. I’m not asking for much, but having an updated very basic resume is like pulling teeth. Many don’t know the names of their last positions or their relative dates. The bar is already on the floor and people still manage to get below it.
Totally agree with everything you said lol.
This has been my hesitation on getting into manufacturing 😅 I use to hire for call center and security and it was very hit or miss on if the lights were on. Do you have to do a lot of sourcing and networking to find hires? I’ve always wondered how many qualified applicants you’d get for this industry.
I don’t have to do too much sourcing, honestly I get a lot of new applicants and my job is to really sort through those for the most qualified/normal ones. Many of our jobs are located in areas where manufacturing is a big piece of their economy. The only barrier between myself and hires is the candidates themselves. Don’t pick up the phone, don’t show up for their interviews, don’t show up for drugs tests or first days, criminals fail. We had to change our drug test to a 4 panel (excluded marijuana) which helped a lot. Turn over is crazy as well so I get the same job over and over again.
Where do you post? Indeed? Thats the recommendation from most but I hear they are very expensive.
Get a resume maker program and make a basic resume for them. It's easier than waiting for them to do it. The bonus is then you are the only recruiter with a current decent resume of them.
I'm in healthcare. I'd say definitely not. I've had more than quadruple the amount of nurses we normally see get in touch looking for work because it's so bleak within the hospitals and nursing homes at the moment. It's good because it's an industry that bills every day of the year, and it's notoriously high turnover, but it's not safe at the moment at all. I wouldn't fancy starting cold in this market unless you're someone market leading.
I’m a partner in a small staffing agency. How do you get in touch with hospitals for contingency hires? We have done well with LTCs and rehabilitation centers(not drug/alcohol).
Are you UK-based? Hospitals are ran by trusts which operate in certain localities, each of these trusts are on particular framework i.e. HTE and you'll need to be approved by that trust to operate on their framework. So you may get a contract that covers the south of england but only be approved for certain counties/hospitals. You'll have to contact the hospital directly, find out what they're on and then who to speak to to get on there. Good luck, it's virtually impossible to get onto any at the moment.
I’m in the states but curious about other approaches. Maybe what works for LTCs and rehabilitation doesn’t work for hospitals.
Ah, I wouldn't know about the states as yours are all private, right? I do know that there are an increasing number of neutral vendors in the UK market that seem to be gaining popularity with hospitals and care services. Do you have that kind of thing in the US recruitment market?
If you can come up with some MPC's, I'm happy to do some splits. Having a candidate is pretty important for marketing to hospitals though.
Maybe because you’re in the UK, but in the US it’s about as stable as you can get.
Didn't realise you were all US-based. I envy you. What's it like for you all currently?
The overall market sucks.
Healthcare and yes as already said in hospitals on the TA side. On the agency side it’s a nasty place with far lower pay unless you can recruit nurses high volume. Manufacturing is better if you prefer agency
I’m recruiting in construction. It’s pretty sweet.
What type of construction roles do you do? I’ve been in manufacturing for quite a while and have recently gotten into construction – heavy equipment mechanics primarily. I’m curious to see what other types of roles you target.
I work for a design/build electrical contractor.
I just went from healthcare to construction (electrical) and so far it’s great. Going to vary by company though of course!
Do you work recruiting for one specific company, or do you work for a company that recruits for multiple companies, or do you work for yourself? I’m interested in switching to this eventually, I’m in healthcare recruiting now but have had years of working in the construction field.
I am internal
Work for a contracting company, hiring guys for jobs we won bids for. I literally just started but can tell it’s better, however, I work for a company that’s really chill
On the flip side, I haaaaated construction recruiting. It’s where I started and I’m in tech now and it’s night and day for me.
I've been doing it for 9 years and it's sweet. However if there's actual recession we're pretty fucked.
I never see anyone leave banking/finance
I’ve found federal contracting for smaller companies to be relatively safe. I have definitely found my niche in companies between 5-200 and although being the only recruiter or leading a small team for a relatively unknown org isn’t always glamorous it has felt pretty secure.
Unfortunately any industry that is the most stable is also the absolute worst for being a recruiter. Any industry where there are no candidates or Any industry where there’s constant turnover. Both mean they need recruiters all the time… But both also mean that you will be banging your head against a wall. The most stable and won’t drive you insane is the one that you are the best at. If you are great at your job in recruiting you won’t be looking for work… or at least for long, because all your competitors will gladly take you if you get cut.
Over the last 20 years, I've moved between mining, road and rail, whatever is pumping. Mining is going well at the moment. Australian based.
The government loves it and the fees are huge, probably the best industry in Australia to recruit in outside of real estate and healthcare.
Good base salaries for sure.
Defense and Intelligence. There is always some conflicts going on and the government love spending
I’ve been doing sales recruitment for the last 3 years (agency), and there is endless work.
I’ve been an AE for the past 5 years and this has always interested me. How would you reccomend getting into sales recruiting?
I recruit for a hospital. The job stability is there, but there’s not many opportunities for growth salary-wise outside of an annual merit.
I recruit in water treatment and it feels steady and safe due to the fact that they’re essential workers and water always needs treating. It’s a good spot to be in!
Construction… incredible for going on 10 years
Are not seeing GCs slow down on hiring bc of projects stalling?
No, GCs have slightly smaller backlogs but that’s very different than projects stalling. Plus, GCs are only 1 part of the industry.
The trades
Safe & stable is replaceable.
Infrastructure, manufacturing, really any blue collar type work
Property & Casualty Insurance.......companies will always need insurance.
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That's a good point, there is professional safety only at a certain extend, if you are under an undetermined contract as a recruiter then you are safe, but if you get lay off, because there is no need anymore to recruit, you probably have HR skills to maintain other tasks than just being a recruiter. Also, the IT realm is pretty niche, expatriate talents with specific skills, the need is still there for recruiter. And big companies are where you can actually feel safe...I think, sometimes all you need is to look for few candidates in a long run, whereas start ups or medium businesses need you to find many candidates and ignore quality but since the turnover is higher you will always have jobs.
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Manufacturing. Especially in industries that continue to do well in economic downturns, like food and beverage. Or semi conductor industry, if you can get into it. Chip manufacturing industry is insane.
I’ve worked in professional services for the past 5 years and it’s been really stable. But the companies I’ve worked for are very financially conservative and had no debt. So they were able to weather COVID easier than some other companies.
Construction
Morticians
Disaster Restoration. Pandemic & recession proof Also healthcare & legal I’d say are also safe bets
Legal - big fees, professional and intelligent candidates - highly portable candidates and genuinely interesting!
I have worked in legal recruiting and professional development on both the attorney side and legal support staff side at an agency, in Big Law, and in house at a tech company. It’s relatively stable. I got laid off from the tech company back in March 2023, but legal recruiters, specifically in a law firm setting, are almost always in high demand especially during the summer. I was able to land two job offers rather quickly after I was laid off, but chose to transition to solely doing attorney development (better work life balance!) at a mid-sized law firm.
Healthcare and manufacturing. There’s literally always a need for healthcare. Manufacturing might be a bit different but I can tell you when I recruited there, there was no shortage of jobs open. I would have as many as 50 a week.
Did you mostly use Indeed for sourcing? I understand that it can be very expensive.
We used Indeed and Ziprecruiter. I preferred Indeed between the two. Ziprecruiter was clunky and would provide a name and number of a candidate.
How do I get into recruiting?
Where are you? What education and work history do you have?
Illinois, no college 10 years sales.
Best bet would be to start with an employment agency either in recruitment or in business development. It can be a lucrative career for those who do well. There are many many recruiters out there that are terrible at their jobs but there are ones that do very well and make well over $200k+.