We live in a technology-based world. Powerful computers, high-speed Internet connections, terabytes of information . . . and social networking sites that connect people from all over the world. But how much technology should you incorporate into your recruiting desk? How much should you use it and how much should
First and foremost in the process of recruitment, a good manager must develop the personal ability to attract good people. Another important factor in attracting winners to your firm is the manner in which you present the employment opportunity. Once again, there are stark comparisons. A contrast of actual examples
One of the best ways to make more placements and bill more every year as an agency recruiter or search consultant is by becoming better at what you do. Continuous training and education are part of that, and taking advantage of recruiting webinars is most definitely a part of continuous
Recruiters who possess a high degree of self-confidence and charisma tend to dominate their market and out perform their competitors. They negotiate higher fees, gain access to elite clients, and land highly sought after retainers. Much of their marketing is done for them; new clients seek them out because their
A company is known by the people it keeps. For most firms in our industry, whether temp, perm or search, the managers attempt to hire individuals who are intelligent, well educated, possessing solid business experience, can think on their feet, present themselves in a positive, professional manner, possess better than
Have you heard of the “Rocking Chair Test”? It’s very simple: picture yourself at 90 years of age sitting on a rocking chair and looking back over the landscape of your life. What would you be proud of? What would you regret? What would you wish you would have done
When you make a candidate presentation to a client via email, you most likely include an introduction and some of your notes to entice your client. These might be the same notes you use for that candidate if you’re making a MPC (Most Placeable Candidate) marketing call. It takes time
If you’ve been a recruiter for any length of time, you’ve already encountered an avalanche of objections. If you’re considering becoming a recruiter, than prepare yourself for an avalanche of objections. Overcoming objections in recruitment is a necessity for any search consultant who yearns for success. That’s because objections in
Sure, you might have big goals for yourself this year. You might have even set a certain amount that you want to bill in 2020. That’s all fine and good. However, setting big goals without a plan for achieving them won’t get you very far. And the best way to
Setting a proper frame of reference with a recruit should be a primary objective during your first in-depth discussion. This frame of reference may determine whether or not the recruit views you as an asset or a liability. For the purposes of this blog post, we will define a recruit
