As a freelance recruiter, Katrina Pazare has been exploring the recruitment landscape on her own for years. While this independence allowed her to build a lot of experience and skills, it also brought significant challenges. The difficulties of juggling multiple roles—from sales to management—paired with inconsistent communication across agencies made it hard for Katrina to maintain productivity and deliver optimal results for her clients.
Fortunately, she came across a job ad to join Hire Abroad, which turned out to be a turning point in her career. Learn more about Katrina’s experience and how joining Hire Abroad has helped her improve and grow her recruitment business.
Background: The Challenges of Independent Recruiting
Katrina Pazare, an experienced freelance recruiter from Latvia, had spent years managing her recruitment business by herself. Her journey, although rich in experience, was filled with different challenges. Working independently meant she had to juggle multiple roles, including sales, management, and recruitment. This multitasking often led to inefficiencies, particularly when dealing with diverse clients and partners who each had their own systems and communication styles.
“Every agency and client has their own system, and every agency works differently with outsourced recruiters. It’s very unorganised, and sometimes the communication isn’t as fast or effective as it needs to be,” Katrina explains.
The lack of a centralised system forced her to adapt to various workflows, making it impossible to maintain the speed and productivity essential in recruitment. The inconsistencies in communication and the absence of a unified platform often led to missed opportunities, as it was challenging to keep up with each agency’s unique processes.
In addition to these operational challenges, Katrina found it difficult to find the right clients and partners who aligned with her values and work ethic. This struggle was compounded by the need to manage all aspects of her business on her own, which often left her feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin.
“If I want to be a good recruiter, I can’t also be a sales manager,” she says, highlighting the unsustainable nature of her workload.
The Turning Point: Discovering Hire Abroad
Katrina’s recruitment journey took a significant turn when she discovered Hire Abroad, a platform designed to streamline the recruitment process and provide support to independent recruiters like herself. She stumbled upon Hire Abroad while casually browsing local job sites, initially intrigued but unsure of how the platform could fit into her business model.
However, the more she learnt about Hire Abroad, the more she realised it was exactly what she needed to overcome her challenges.
“Joining Hire Abroad was a game-changer for me,” Katrina recalls. The platform offered a centralised system that consolidated all the functions she previously had to manage separately. With everything in one place, Katrina could focus solely on recruitment without constantly switching between different systems and communication methods.
“With Hire Abroad, everything is in one system. The work is organised and streamlined, which has made a huge difference in my productivity,” she explains.
One of the most significant benefits Katrina experienced was the support network that came with the platform. For the first time in her career, she felt like she was part of a team rather than working in isolation. “I’ve always worked alone, but now I feel like I’m part of a team. The support from Hire Abroad has made me more responsible and productive,” Katrina notes.
The platform also provided her with opportunities to network with other recruiters, allowing her to learn from their experiences and share best practices.
The Onboarding Experience: Smooth Transition
Katrina’s onboarding process with Hire Abroad showed her the team’s commitment to supporting users who join the platform. The process was thorough, with detailed information provided at every step, ensuring that Katrina could get up to speed quickly.
“The onboarding was very supportive and well organised. The team ensured I had all the necessary information, which made learning the system straightforward,” she says.
The supportive nature of the onboarding process extended beyond just technical training. Katrina appreciated the personal touch from the Hire Abroad team, who were always available to answer her questions and provide guidance. “All the meetings were very supportive and needed. I really liked that the team sent me all the necessary information beforehand, which made it easy for me to follow the meetings and get to know the system,” Katrina explains.
Unexpected Features and Functionalities
As Katrina became more familiar with Hire Abroad, she discovered features that she hadn’t anticipated but quickly grew to appreciate. One such feature was the platform’s ability to automatically match candidates to relevant job openings based on their qualifications.
Initially, Katrina found this feature frustrating, as she was used to manually reviewing and matching candidates herself. However, as she continued to use the platform, she began to see the value in this automated process.
“At first, I didn’t understand why certain jobs were matched with specific candidates. But as I got to know the system better, I saw how it saved me time and improved the accuracy of my matches,” Katrina explains.
The automated matching not only reduced the time she spent on each candidate but also increased the likelihood of finding the right fit for each job. This feature, which she initially resisted, became an essential part of her recruitment process.
Another aspect of the platform that Katrina didn’t expect was the sense of community it fostered among its users. Through Hire Abroad, she was able to connect with other recruiters from different countries, sharing insights and strategies that helped her improve her recruitment practices.
“I sometimes connect with recruiters from other countries, and we get to know each other, share what techniques work best in our regions, and it’s really great,” Katrina says.
Progress and Achievements: Building Success Over Time
Since joining Hire Abroad, Katrina has seen significant progress in her recruitment efforts.
“The start was a bit slow, as it took me some time to get comfortable with the system and understand the cooperation better,” Katrina says. Like any new endeavour, there was a learning curve, particularly in adapting to the platform’s unique features and understanding the different agencies and job opportunities.
However, as she became more familiar with the platform, Katrina’s confidence grew, and so did her success. “I’ve become more comfortable with the system, and now I’m proposing more qualified candidates. The past few weeks have been particularly successful,” she reports.
Katrina’s early successes include recruiting candidates for one of the partners in the Netherlands, although the journey wasn’t without its hurdles. Some candidates faced issues with accommodation, but Katrina was able to resolve these problems with the prompt help of the Hire Abroad team.
“It was a great experience because I learnt how to communicate and who I needed to talk to to solve problems. The issues were resolved, and the candidates are still working,” she says.
Recommendations and Future Plans: Expanding Horizons
Looking ahead, Katrina is enthusiastic about her future with Hire Abroad and has ambitious plans to expand her recruiting business. She is particularly interested in building a team that can work closely with the platform, leveraging its features to recruit more candidates more frequently.
“I’m excited about the future and plan to grow my team to work more closely with Hire Abroad. The opportunities here are tremendous,” Katrina states.
Her positive experience with Hire Abroad has also led her to recommend the platform to other independent recruiters, especially those who struggle with the same challenges she faced. “I would totally recommend Hire Abroad to other recruiters, especially those who don’t have a team behind them. The platform solves many of the challenges that independent recruiters face,” she emphasises.
Katrina’s ultimate goal is to continue working with Hire Abroad long-term, expanding her team, and increasing her impact in the recruitment industry. She believes that the platform’s stability and the quality of its agencies provide a strong foundation for her business’s growth.
“With Hire Abroad, I feel it’s not just easier but more flexible because there are many agencies on the platform. I would like to expand my team, and together we’ll bring more candidates more frequently,” she explains.
Final Thoughts: A Partnership for Growth
Collaboration and technology are some of the key aspects of international recruitment, as Katrina’s story shows. Her transition from juggling many roles to being able to grow her recruitment business shows what’s possible when you have the right support.
The challenges she faced as an independent recruiter were significant, but with Hire Abroad, she has found a solution that not only addresses these challenges but also opens up new growth opportunities.
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