Is specializing in MES recruitment worthwhile?

I’m a recruiter with a few years of experience across various sectors, including IT, tech, and gaming. Currently, I’m focused on manufacturing in the life sciences sector since moving to Denmark and taking on a role as a life science recruitment specialist.

I’m feeling a bit fatigued by not having a deep expertise in specific areas. I believe this hinders the value I can provide to my candidates and clients, making me blend in with the crowd of recruiters. In my experience, I performed best when I partnered with clients who consistently required similar roles, allowing me to truly excel in those areas. I’m eager to replicate that success.

I’ve realized that I’m not naturally inclined towards high-pressure sales pitches during cold calls. Instead, I want to position myself as someone with in-depth knowledge of a particular field, which I see as my unique offering. While being effective in sales is important, I’m exploring this knowledge-based approach for now.

I’ve come to understand that Reddit might offer insights I hadn’t considered before, so I’d like to reach out to anyone with expertise in the MES field.

Through my research, I’ve discovered that MES is more expansive than I initially thought. My experience so far has primarily involved placing one Aveva specialist in a role.

So, what do knowledgeable individuals here think about the future of MES? Would it make sense for me to specialize exclusively in MES roles related to PAS-X, Siemens, Aveva, and Rockwell?

I’m new to this field, so any insights or information would be greatly appreciated!