Amine Skalli

Co-founder & Ceo

AI Recruiting Marketplaces Are Back, This Time AI-Powered

TL;DR: A new wave of AI-powered recruiting marketplaces, like Jack & Jill, Dex, and Standout is reinventing how candidates and companies connect. AI slashes ops costs and improves matching, but the hardest problems remain: balancing supply/demand in cyclical markets, scaling curation without losing quality, and competing with LinkedIn’

Consistency: The Hidden Superpower of Top Recruiters

If there’s one thing all high-performing recruiters share, it’s consistency. They don’t rely on luck. They don’t chase hacks. They show up, every single day, and do the work that others avoid. 1. The Daily Prospecting Habit Every successful recruitment agency, from boutique firms to global

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Why Niche Recruitment Agencies Grow Faster and Build Stronger Brands

In recruiting, there’s a clear pattern among top-performing agencies: the ones that dominate their markets go deep, not wide. Instead of trying to be everywhere, they focus relentlessly on one vertical — and that focus compounds over time. 1. They build deeper relationships, faster When you truly know one industry

Les meilleurs cabinets de recrutement sont des ultra-spécialistes, et c’est leur force

Dans un marché du recrutement de plus en plus concurrentiel, beaucoup de cabinets tentent de tout faire. Mais ceux qui réussissent vraiment à croître durablement ont souvent un point commun : ils sont spécialisés. Ils ne cherchent pas à couvrir tous les secteurs, ils deviennent référents dans un seul. Et paradoxalement,

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From $200K to $2M: How Smart Agencies Scale Fast

After dozens of conversations with agency founders over the past few months, I’ve noticed a clear pattern: The agencies that keep growing — even in slow markets — operate with strategy and systems, not just hustle. One founder recently told me: “I feel like I’m juggling everything: sourcing, selling, managing…

De €200K à €2M : le mindset des cabinets de recrutement qui réussissent

Ces derniers mois, j’ai échangé avec des dizaines de dirigeants de cabinets de recrutement. Et une chose saute aux yeux : ceux qui continuent à croître, même dans un marché plus lent, dirigent leur activité avec une vision stratégique, pas seulement avec de la bonne exécution. Beaucoup de fondateurs me

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ATS or CRM, why recruiters at agencies need both (hybrid) ?

Recruitment is more competitive and complex than ever. Finding top talent is tough, and so is securing new clients who provide the job openings recruiters need to fill. Many recruiting professionals rely on an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline hiring workflows, and there’s a common misconception that an

L'IA va-t-elle remplacer les entretiens d'embauche ?

L’essor de l’intelligence artificielle dans le recrutement pose une question fondamentale : Les entretiens, qui sont l’une des étapes les plus humaines du processus de recrutement, vont-ils être automatisés ? La réponse est plus nuancée qu’un simple oui ou non. L’IA ne remplacera probablement pas les entretiens

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AI Matching in ATS: How to Turn Your Database Into Your #1 Source of Placements

Introduction Recruiters today are riding a wave of artificial intelligence innovation. In fact, 78% of recruiters now use some form of AI recruitment software to assist with tasks from sourcing candidates to interview scheduling (source). A major focus of this AI revolution is happening inside the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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Smart Reminders in ATS: Never Miss a Follow-Up Again

How modern ATS reminders help recruiters stay on top of every opportunity. Why Follow-Up Matters More Than Ever In recruitment, timing is everything. A delayed reply to a client, a missed check-in with a candidate, or forgetting to revisit a "maybe later" prospect can cost you a placement.

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ATS and LinkedIn Integration: What Recruiters Should Look For in 2025

How to choose an ATS that truly works with LinkedIn to make recruiters faster, smarter, and more effective. Why LinkedIn Integration Is Critical for Recruiters For most recruiters, LinkedIn is where sourcing starts and where relationships are built. But without a tight link between your ATS and LinkedIn, you end

6 Bullhorn Alternatives Agencies Should Test in 2025

Bullhorn is powerful—but is it still the best fit for your agency in 2025? Here are 6 modern alternatives to consider. Why Look for a Bullhorn Alternative? Bullhorn has long been considered a go-to ATS/CRM for staffing and recruitment agencies. It’s packed with features, deeply customizable, and

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Crew vs Bullhorn – 2025 Comparison for Recruitment Agencies

Looking for a Bullhorn alternative? Here's how Crew stacks up in 2025. Introduction Bullhorn has long been considered the gold standard for staffing agencies—an all-in-one ATS/CRM with deep roots in the recruitment world. But in 2025, the recruitment tech landscape is changing fast. Agencies, especially boutique

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Automatic Profile Enrichment in ATS – Why It Pays Off

Recruiting is all about timing, relevance, and relationships. But what happens when your data, your talent profiles, go stale? If you’re relying on resumes from six months ago or LinkedIn imports from last year, chances are high you’re making decisions based on outdated information. In this article, we’

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AI Call Notetaker for Recruiters: Why It’s a Game Changer in 2025

Recruiters spend hours every week jumping from calls to notes to CRMs. Whether it’s a screening interview, a client intake, or a candidate debrief, every conversation is rich with information. But that information is often lost in scribbled notes, inconsistent follow-ups, or forgotten altogether. Enter the AI Call Notetaker.

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How to Choose an ATS: 9 Criteria That Matter (2025 Guide)

The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies How to Choose an ATS: 9 Criteria That Matter (2025 Guide) The complete evaluation guide for recruitment agencies Table of Contents * Why Choosing the Right ATS Matters * Assessing Your Agency's Needs First * The 9 Criteria That Matter Most * 1. Scalability &

ATS for Recruitment Agencies – 2025 Guide

In 2025, recruitment agencies face more pressure than ever to move fast, engage top talent proactively, and manage complex hiring workflows for multiple clients. A modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) built for agencies has become an essential tool – 94% of recruiters affirm that their ATS has positively impacted hiring processes

AI and SaaS: Why Neither Incumbent Tools nor New AI-native Tools Will Dominate

The emergence of AI is fundamentally reshaping SaaS markets, especially in specialized verticals like CRM and ATS. However, contrary to popular belief, neither traditional incumbents nor brand-new AI-first startups will necessarily come out on top. Why legacy SaaS struggles with AI Established platforms often struggle to fully integrate AI due

IA et SaaS : Pourquoi ni les outils leaders, ni les nouveaux outils nés à l’ère de l’IA ne domineront le marché

La révolution de l’intelligence artificielle redistribue les cartes dans l’univers SaaS, notamment dans les outils métiers spécialisés comme les CRM ou les ATS. Mais contrairement à ce qu'on pourrait croire, ni les géants historiques ni les nouveaux acteurs 100% IA ne seront forcément les grands gagnants

Qu’est ce qui intéresse les acheteurs de cabinets de recrutement ?

Comme pour les startups, lorsque vous créez un cabinet de recrutement, vous avez souvent en tête une sortie ou une vente potentielle. Toutefois, la préparation d'une vente réussie ne commence pas des semaines ou même des mois avant la transaction ; elle débute plusieurs années en amont, idéalement dès

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What Do Buyers Look for in Boutique Recruitment Agencies?

As with startups, when you start a recruitment agency, you often have a potential exit or sale in mind. However, preparing for a successful sale doesn't start weeks or even months before the actual transaction; it starts years in advance—ideally now. Here are essential factors buyers typically

Tendances des fusions et acquisitions (M&A) dans les cabinets de recrutement : Retour sur ces dernières années

Les fusions et acquisitions (M&A) entre cabinets de recrutement ont considérablement augmenté ces dernières années, remodelant le paysage des cabinets de recrutement de niche dans des marchés clés tels que le Royaume-Uni, les États-Unis, la France et l'Allemagne. Cet article explore les évolutions majeures, des exemples

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M&A Trends in Recruiting Firms: A Look Back at Recent Years

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among recruiting agencies have significantly increased in recent years. This trend has reshaped the landscape of boutique recruitment firms across key markets like the UK, US, France, and Germany. Here, we'll explore the key developments, notable examples, and the main reasons behind

AI won't kill recruiting agencies—it will give birth to micro-agencies making +$10M a year

Is artificial intelligence the end of recruiting agencies? Far from it—AI is about to become their biggest competitive advantage. Here’s how AI transforms recruitment for the better 1. Recruiting is inherently human Recruitment isn’t just about matching resumes to job descriptions—it's fundamentally about relationships.

Non, l’IA ne tuera pas les cabinets de recrutement, elle va plutot créer des micro-agences à 5 millions d’euros par an

L’intelligence artificielle menace-t-elle réellement les cabinets de recrutement ? Beaucoup l'affirment, mais la réalité pourrait bien être inverse : l'IA est en passe de transformer radicalement l’industrie du recrutement, mais certainement pas de la supprimer. Pourquoi les cabinets de recrutement survivront-ils à l’IA ? 1. Le