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Market Insights
11 min read

Independent Recruiter Is the Next Big Thing

Experts say that becoming an independent recruiter is more popular than ever before. While that doesn’t mean that a good portion of professionals doesn’t still enjoy working for companies, providing them with regular pay, job safety and the tools to perform their job. Still, going freelance and becoming your own boss remains a rather inviting career initiative for most. Inviting or not, going about without a plan is completely foolish. So, how can you prepare for the next big thing in recruitment and transition into working as a freelance expert? Find out below. Freelancing, Remote Work and Gig Economy Trends The pandemic ushered in the trend of remote work on a global scale and tempted companies to cooperate more with freelancers. The benefits of remote arrangements became evident pretty quickly, as people didn’t lose time on commuting and they had more time to spend with their families instead of working. Not a large number of companies hired new people due to all the uncertainty, and recruiters didn’t have as much work. However, the pandemic passed and companies started looking for new hires again, requiring the help of recruiters. And because of the improved trust in freelancers, some companies started looking

Industry Knowledge
8 min read

How to Perfect Your Email Communication with Workers 

Sending out emails to candidates is one thing. And not getting responses is another. Increasing the list of candidates you can pitch jobs to is an ongoing process, but even having the longest list of job-seekers can prove futile if nobody gets back to you. When was the last time you updated the emails you sent to candidates or tweaked your messaging? To help you with your email communication, we’ve provided some email writing tips perfect for the blue-collar workers who want to work abroad. Understand The Process The hiring process on Hire Abroad is identical for all candidates. They will have access to open jobs to which they can apply. Following that, you will stay in touch with them and track their status. You’re responsible for informing them about interviews, important dates, and documentation necessities. It is your responsibility to follow up with clients when they get a job to ensure everything is going as negotiated. After they move abroad, keeping in touch with them is also essential. Knowing how the employment agency came through and how satisfied they are with their job and accommodations is key to building trust and growing your business. This is how the process

Case Study
11 min read

Work Away Network: From Job Candidates to Helping Others Get a Job Through Hire Abroad

Nuño Costa and Vânia Correia are the agency owners and currently the only two members. However, that didn’t stop them in achieving success in sending a sizable number of workers to the Netherlands through Hire Abroad. Let us tell you more about their inspiring story that shows how hard work, persistence, and professionalism can help you achieve tangible results in recruitment. Read more about Nuño and Vânia’s journey and what Hire Abroad did to make the process easier for them! Key Achievements: The candidates that got the job praised the process, care, and simplicity of recruitment through Hire Abroad. Work Away Network has landed jobs abroad for 25 people in the last quarter and 10 in July. They hired their first team member recently, and they are looking to grow further! The Owners of Work Away Network Were Recruited Before Becoming Recruiters Themselves Vânia and Nuño enjoying life! The story of Work Away Network is pretty peculiar. Nuño and Vânia’s backgrounds before joining Hire Abroad had nothing to do with recruitment. They were originally in the hospitality business before they opted for this change. They actually arrived in the Netherlands through Hire Abroad, meaning they had first-hand experience with the

Industry Knowledge
9 min read

How to Identify and Attract Exceptional Blue-Collar Candidates

Having a pool of qualified blue-collar candidates you can offer jobs to is the bread and butter of your recruiter business. However, finding the right workers is an ongoing process and it’s not always easy. Not having enough applicants or simply not having people to pitch job opportunities directly hurts your bottom line and the reputation of your brand. You can access a large number of people via dedicated websites, social media, and comprehensive platforms. Find out more below. Finding Blue-Collar Candidates: Tips for Expanding Your Pool of Job Seekers Job Boards and Career Sites Job boards and career sites are great places for recruiters to look for blue-collar candidates. Workers who are looking for international opportunities aren’t as active on social media and platforms such as LinkedIn, although there’s some merit in using these as well. Instead, these workers usually visit specialised sites providing international employment. Jbo boards such as Eurojobs allow them to apply for different jobs, upload resumes, and wait for the right opportunity. You can leverage these platforms because, in most cases, they allow recruiters to access the databases with the resumes. This often involves paying access fees, but in exchange, you will be able to

Case Study
7 min read

After Brexit, The Recruitment Agency, Darbai Svetur Switches Easily From the UK to the Netherlands Through Hire Abroad

Darbai Svetur, an experienced recruitment agency from Lithuania, was one of the recruiting businesses hit by Brexit. More specifically, after the UK left the EU, entering the country for work has become more complex. Even though Darbai Svetur already had blossoming partnerships with UK employers, they were suddenly forced to look for other opportunities. Work in The Netherlands: Challenges and Solutions The agency's next move was pitching business in the Netherlands, but the process has proven to be very arduous, and at first, they only had limited opportunities to offer to their candidates. Shifting to the Netherlands from the UK was a serious move for the agency, since the United Kingdom was the most popular destination for job seekers who were looking for international recruitment opportunities via Darbai Svetur. And after Brexit, job seekers kept asking the agency more and more about Dutch opportunities. “So, more and more people were inquiring about the jobs in the Netherlands, and they were attracted to the salaries and working conditions. Also, the Netherlands was closer to home than the UK, which was also something people would take into consideration,” says Gintarė Januškaitė, the owner of Darbai Svetur Darbai Svetur owner, Gintarė Januškaitė “We

Industry Knowledge
10 min read

Start an International Recruitment Agency With No Experience: Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a recruitment agency from scratch, and without any previous experience, may sound like a foolish idea. However, in reality, it isn’t an immensely difficult task if you know where to look, even without spending an actual workday as a recruiter beforehand. So, how do you do it? In this article, we'll show you. What Do Recruitment Agencies Do? Simply put, recruitment agencies specialise in finding suitable candidates for specific jobs. The agencies are often connected to large employers, corporations, and other businesses that outsource to the recruitment agencies. Often, they are connected to employment agencies that cover job advertisements, contracts, accommodations, and payroll for these companies. Let’s say you want to establish a recruitment agency in the EU to connect with Dutch companies because of the market shortage there in different sectors. In this case, you want to hire an employment agency instead of going to an employer directly. It’s also common for recruiters to specialise in particular sectors or industries. Some focus on the IT sector, especially where there’s a huge demand for them, while others are looking for factory workers, drivers, and other blue-collar experts. When talking about the legal side of things, recruitment agencies can have

Hire Abroad Updates
5 min read

First Stop: Hire Abroad Visits 10 Agencies in The Netherlands

It’s a busy period in Hire Abroad's life —our launch is set for April, and there are a lot of things to do. We checked off our to-do list by visiting ten agencies in the Netherlands last week. Here’s a quick recap of the trip! Employment Agencies Welcomed Hire Abroad Team Hire Abroad with Covebo team Staying in touch with our employment agency partners is essential for several reasons. First, we need to ensure that all of their needs are heard and met, and that all necessary information is conveyed to them to find the best candidates. Our connections with some of the agencies go way back, while other cooperations are fairly fresh. Either way, it was a great experience for everyone involved, and we were pretty happy with our visit. Points of Discussion Our technical planners Fernando, Gundega and product owner Kristine sit down with Agnes and Anna from Wiertz and their recruiters. During our stay in the Netherlands, we talked about the latest trends in the recruitment market and discussed the estimates for this year. A majority of candidates are interested in working abroad during spring, summer, and autumn, which is also when companies need workers most. It

Hire Abroad Updates
4 min read

Hire Abroad Signs New Deals As the Platform Launch Nears 

We have been working hard in the last few weeks to launch the Hire Abroad platform. So far, we’ve been collaborating with recruiting partners who were testing the platform, and we used their feedback to develop features and dashboards our clients and partners will love to use. In this short article, we wanted to share some updates about Hire Abroad—what we are working on to become Europe’s best international recruitment platform. Hire Abroad Hires New Colleagues As we started the development of the platform, we gathered an experienced team of experts who understand the industry and are professionals at what they do. However, as the project got bigger, we needed to look for additional help. We’re happy to announce that we hired Tonka and Jovana, who will help agencies get started and offer them technical support if needed. In addition, Hire Abroad welcomes Kerolos, a backend developer who helped us pick up where we left off and accelerated the process as we get closer to the launch. Testing and Platform Developments Before launching Hire Abroad, we need to make sure that everything runs smoothly. We are actively working on platform developments, and the time has finally come to shed more

Hire Abroad Updates
3 min read

Spin for the Win: Hire Abroad Spins off of Robin

Throughout the years, Robin has become a mainstay name in the business of international recruitment. However, the sole focus of the company is candidates, looking for work abroad. We took one step farther with Hire Aborad - a platform tailored to revolutionize international recruiting in Europe, for recruitment and employment agencies. So, how all this works, how will it affect Robin and how can Hire Abroad help? Let’s dive right in! Hire Abroad Spins Off to Become the Best International Recruitment Platform International recruitment in Europe has a lot of room to improve. In the past few years, several top-notch agencies have asked us to help them organize their external recruiters.The agencies simply wanted to make sure they hired the right candidates, without having to spend a lot of time looking for them. On the other end, recruiters were encountering troubles with employers and agencies with unrealistic expectations and poor working conditions. Their main goal was to earn money without worrying too much about how satisfied the candidates and employment agencies are.. The problem was given and the solution was to create a platform that would address the pain points of recruiters and employment agencies alike. It's Official! It is

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