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The US recruitment market is worth $184 billion — and international firms just grabbed another $13 billion slice of it. Is your agency missing out?
USA Recruitment Opportunity: 18 Months Later | Still Worth It?
While UK recruitment leaders are scraping for 10–15% margins in an increasingly brutal domestic market, a growing number of agencies are quietly building serious revenue streams in the US — with contract margins north of 30% and far less competition than you’d expect. The window is open. But most agencies either don’t know how to start, or make expensive, avoidable mistakes when they do.
Is the USA recruitment market still a viable opportunity for your agency? We analyse the landscape 18 months after our last webinar.
This discussion revisits our previous session with Lead and Gain to determine if the USA recruitment market remains a profitable territory. We examine industry shifts and assess whether business conditions for international recruitment firms have improved or stagnated since our last check-in.
Whether you are currently operating in the region or considering expansion, this recruitment webinar offers a realistic assessment of the current climate. By comparing our previous findings with today’s realities, we provide clarity on hiring trends and market viability to help you decide if your agency should double down or look elsewhere.
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In this masterclass, you’ll discover:
• Why the US is still massively underused by UK recruitment agencies — and what the data says about who’s winning
• Whether you actually need a US entity before making your first placement (the answer will surprise you)
• What an Employer of Record (EOR) does, why it matters for compliance, and how it protects your margins
• The crawl-walk-run launch framework: how to plan, launch, and become fully operational without overcommitting
• The most expensive mistake UK agencies make in the US — and exactly how to avoid it
• How to handle W-2s, corp-to-corp, and 1099 onboarding without losing a deal at the finish line
• Why UK recruiters are actually better positioned than American agencies to win US clients — and how to use that advantage
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction & Why the US Still Matters
1:45 The Stats That Should Make You Pay Attention
3:40 Is the Opportunity Still There? 18 Months On
6:00 Why UK Agencies Are Outperforming US Firms
9:15 Do You Need a US Entity to Get Started?
12:25 What Is an EOR and How Does It Protect You?
17:35 Plan, Launch, Operate: The Framework to Enter the US
22:10 The Biggest Mistakes UK Agencies Make (And How to Avoid Them)
32:15 How to Hire and Build Culture in a US Office
38:30 The One Piece of Advice Agencies Always Ignore
44:45 What 60% Month-on-Month Growth Actually Looks Like
🎯 READY TO SCALE YOUR RECRUITMENT BUSINESS?
If you’re a recruitment agency owner looking to grow — whether that’s into the US or right here in the UK — book a free 60-minute strategy session with the Jump Advisory Group team. No pitch, no pressure. Just honest, experienced advice on your specific situation.
👉 https://jumpadvisory.com
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