How does a top recruiter spend his day? Meet Ryan Holloway…
Ryan Holloway, a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Faststream, specialises in sourcing world-class candidates. Based in Southampton, UK, discover how he manages his day-to-day responsibilities, ensuring a seamless experience for both his clients and candidates in the high-demand maritime industry.
8:30 am: I usually aim to get into the office by 8:30 am. Sometimes, I try to fit in a morning cardio session because I'm a gym enthusiast.
Once in the office, I dive straight into my emails.
9:00 am: We have a team meeting where we discuss strategy, the Companies we're working with, the jobs we have on, and our plans for the day.
9:30 am: After the meeting, I focus on delivery. This typically involves catching up with clients to see if anything has changed in their processes and checking in with candidates to ensure everything is on track.
Maritime can be unpredictable, so it's important to stay on top of things and quickly send out CVs for immediate jobs. We need to be the first to deliver to stay competitive.
12:00/12:30 pm: I usually take a lunch break around this time— typically 30 to 45 minutes.
During lunch, I either relax with my colleagues in the kitchen or go for a quick walk if the weather is nice.
1:00 pm: After lunch, I get back to work and often focus on business development (BD). I'm quite active on LinkedIn, so I look for new leads and engage with potential clients there.
We try to keep in touch with clients we haven't spoken to in a while, staying at the top of their minds for future roles.
3:00 pm: We usually dedicate a couple of hours to BD, often doing a "power hour" of focused outreach. Although the yachting industry is quieter during certain seasons, we prepare now to ensure we're busy when things pick up.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Towards the end of the day, I plan for the next day and check my progress on ongoing roles. Preparing for the next morning is crucial, especially when we have urgent roles to fill.
I also conduct reference checks, which is a great way to build relationships and develop more business opportunities.
5:30 pm: I typically finish work around 5:30 pm. After that, I usually hit the gym for a weight session in the evening.
Sometimes, if we're busy or I have work with clients in different time zones, I’ll check emails and handle a few tasks in the evening.
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