A Day in the Life of a Foxtek Recruiter

July 17, 2024

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Thinking about starting a career in recruitment? Or perhaps you’re considering a change and are curious about what the day-to-day life of a recruiter is really like? You’re in the right place! Step into our shoes to understand the dynamic and varied nature of this role.

07:30-08:00 – Clearing the Decks

Our day kicks off bright and early. We prepare for the day ahead by clearing our inboxes and responding to emails and messages. This helps achieve “inbox zero“, a popular productivity tactic that ensures nothing important slips through the cracks.

Next, we review our targets and the day’s goals. This planning phase sets the tone for a productive day ahead.

08:00-09:00 – Making Connections

Manager calls form a crucial part of our early morning routine. This is the golden hour for speaking to hiring managers before they start their busy days. You’ll use a blend of sales and relationship building techniques to help stay top-of-mind for upcoming roles.

09:00 – Team Scrum Meetings

After the flurry of morning calls, it’s time for a scrum meeting. We check in as a team to discuss progress, address any roadblocks, and confirm priorities for the day. It’s a short but essential meeting that keeps everyone aligned and motivated.

09:30-10:00 – Follow Ups

Following the scrum meeting, we get back to manager calls. This time is dedicated to following up on any active opportunities. Building and maintaining relationships is key, as regular interaction keeps the momentum going.

10:00-10:15 – Break Time

Even high-energy recruiters like us need a break. A brief pause helps recharge and refocus, making the rest of the day more productive. Grab a coffee, take a walk, get away from your screens for a while!

Gif as a joke talking about taking a break and how important it is to take a break from your busy day as a Foxtek recruiter

10:15-12:00 – Building Relationships

Late morning is dedicated to networking and business development. This involves purposeful conversations with hiring managers and sending marketing materials to prospective clients. Building these relationships is essential for your long-term success in recruitment.

12:00-13:00 – Keeping in Touch

We spend this time checking in with our candidate network. Regular communication helps maintain a strong talent pool and ensures candidates feel valued and informed. These check-ins can make all the difference in a competitive market.

13:00-14:00 – Lunch Time

Lunch is a time to relax, chat with colleagues, or catch up on any pending work. On Fridays, we put on a delicious lunch spread for the whole team.

A selection of photos from our Friday lunches, a reason to work for foxtek in itself!

Foxtek’s famous Friday lunches make us the envy of everyone else in our building!

14:00 – Afternoon Roundup

Our daily team roundup happens just after lunch. We reassess goals and adjust strategies for the afternoon. This ensures everyone stays focused and on track as the day progresses.

14:00-15:30 – Networking and Pitching

The afternoon continues with more business development. We focus on key networking tasks, pitching Foxtek’s services, and building relationships with hiring managers. This is crucial for generating new business opportunities.

15:30-17:00 – Building the Talent Pool

Late afternoon is all about candidate engagement. We connect with both new and existing candidates to maintain a robust talent pool. These interactions help ensure that when a job opening comes up, we have the perfect candidate ready.

17:00 Onwards – Training and Wrapping Up

The day concludes with final tasks and planning for the next day. Following Jim Rohn’s advice, “Don’t start the day until it is finished on paper” we ensure tomorrow’s activities are well-organised. 

Training sessions with senior team members like Matt are usually scheduled during this time, providing an opportunity for continuous learning and development. On Fridays, we leave early to socialise and unwind, celebrating the week’s achievements. 

Conclusion 

A day at Foxtek is packed with a variety of tasks that require analytical, interpersonal, and strategic skills. Organisation and proactivity are essential to managing the demands of the job. Despite the fast-paced nature of recruitment, there’s always time for learning, bonding and socialising!

Well, what do you think? We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can thrive. Like what you see and ready to take the next step?  

Apply here

Working at Foxtek in 2024

July 1, 2024

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If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re considering working for Foxtek – great! This blog will help you understand what it’s like to work here and what you can expect from joining our team. 

We’re Foxtek, based in the heart of Bristol, and we specialise in the Dutch tech market.  

Our mission: To be a leading, tech-first, community-focused recruitment company providing an unrivaled customer experience. 

What’s It Like to Work Here? 

Working at Foxtek is fast-paced, fun, and sometimes intense. Recruitment is one of the few industries where the harder you work, the more you can earn. For the right person, this competitive environment can be incredibly motivating, driving you to achieve your best. 

We’re a very sociable bunch and regularly host social activities. Food plays a big role in these (we’re all BIG foodies!), but we also love a bit of competition: bowling, Padel, and a personal highlight, ‘Foxy Bingo’. Our values are at the core of everything we do. 

Curious about a day in the life at Foxtek? Read more here. 

The Only Way Is Up

We’re massive on professional growth and development here. To succeed at Foxtek, you have to be driven to continuously learn and better yourself.

Here are a few ways we support your growth: 

Personalised Training

From day one, our Head of Learning & Development, Matt, will be there to support you. With 25 years of recruitment experience, he offers tailored training throughout your journey and additional 1-on-1 sessions whenever you need them.

A joke image created of Matt teaching in the I'm a Celebrity jungle, with a sign that says 'camp wells' which is what Matt calls his training programme. Working at Foxtek.

You’ll get regular training and development in ‘Camp Wells’

Direct Access to Founders

You’ll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our founders, Tom and Tom. With 30 years’ combined experience in recruitment, they’ve generated millions in revenue and are always on hand to offer advice and guidance.

Marketing Support

Our Marketing Specialist, Jess, will help you build your digital brand, advising you on LinkedIn content and creating branded brochures. 

Management Development Programme

Ready to take the next step? Matt can guide you through our tailored Management Development Training Programme, helping you develop the skills needed to become an effective manager. 

What’s In It for Me? 

A big reason people get into recruitment is for the financial perks. It can be an incredibly lucrative career choice if you’re willing to put in the hard work and follow what you’ve been taught. Here are a few things we offer as standard: 

25 Days Holiday

Plus your birthday off and all bank holidays. We also close over the Christmas period. 

The Dutch Way of Life

As well as regular work trips to Amsterdam, we adopt some of the dutch ways of life too. On Fridays, we put on a delicious lunch buffet, so that the whole team can sit and eat together and get a chance to catch up.

 

Health and Wellbeing Platform

You’ll get access to Heka, with a monthly allowance for gym memberships, health and wellbeing products & experiences, and even food subscriptions like HelloFresh! 

For those who excel, we offer fantastic incentives: holiday trips and lunch clubs for top performers. It’s our way of celebrating your achievements and commitment. 

Once you’ve established your business, you’ll have the chance to travel for work to meet clients and host/attend events, helping building stronger relationships. 

“If you’re willing to work hard, be ambitious, and want more for yourself, then this is the company for you!”  – Will

How Are We Different? 

We’re working hard to disrupt a frankly outdated industry. Using top technology and automation tools, we aim to become the best, fastest, most impactful recruiter out there.  

We’re always on the lookout for new tech and solutions to problems, so if you have ideas for ways we can improve, we’d love to hear them. 

Conclusion 

If you want to work for a company that values hard work, continuous learning, and having fun along the way, then you’re in the right place. We appreciate our fast-paced and collaborative environment, isn’t for everyone, but if you align with our values, you’ll find yourself growing both professionally and personally. 

Have we convinced you to work at Foxtek? Apply here!

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