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Poll Results: Recruiting Qualified, Passive Candidates “Difficult”
Sure, there are millions of job seekers in the marketplace right now. Obviously, those people don’t have to be recruited for an open position as much as, say, a passive candidate who really isn’t looking for a new opportunity. However, as any recruiter will tell you, many companies are looking
10 Questions for Identifying Areas for Continuous Improvement
A few years ago, a recruiting firm owner called to tell me about some frustrations he was having with his top two producers. “They are like poison in the office,” he told me. “The only reason I let them stay here is because they pay the overhead. But over the last
12 Tips for Client Development by Differentiating Your Firm
As a recruiter, you HAVE to differentiate yourself. Why should someone do business with you? What can you say that your competition can’t say? What can you say that your co-workers can’t say? Why have you targeted certain facilities as clients you want to represent? Hiring authorities have shared the following
7 Steps to Boost Your Confidence as a Recruiter
You need confidence when you deal with high-level decision-makers, strong candidates, and even stronger gatekeepers. If you don’t sound like you have it, they won’t even take your call. And if you do get through, they’ll think you’re an amateur. Have you ever heard a mousy recruiter on the phone?
3 Rules for Starting a Search with Just a Verbal Agreement
We were all likely taught that you should never start a search without a signed agreement. This makes good sense for many obvious reasons. However, what do you do if a hiring manager authorizes you to send people for a search, but does not return your agreement promptly? Hiring authorities (like
7 Overlooked Tips for Attracting New Clients Rapidly
It is important for you to continually upgrade and attract new clients. Most individuals in our profession generate 75% of their sales from less than five clients. That way of conducting business is NOT recession proof and could lead to inconsistent sales and profits. Today, I want to share with you