A split partner relationship can be a delicate thing. That’s because it depends on so many different factors, not the least of which are the personalities and preferences of the recruiters involved. We at Top Echelon have seen many such relationships during our more than 30 years of existence. And
We’ve discussed why a lot of employers can’t make the mental shift necessary for hiring in today’s competitive marketplace. But is that based on theory and conjecture . . . or on what is really happening in the employment marketplace right now? To find out, we thought it would be
There are two parts to successful workforce management. The first part is hiring the best candidates. The second part is retaining those candidates after they become employees. A company or organization needs to be proficient with both in order to ultimately enjoy successful workforce management. If not, then it can
Top talent is scarce right now. You don’t need to be a detective to figure that out. You just need to be a recruiter trying to fill one of your client’s job orders. And since talent is scarce, candidates are in the “driver’s seat.” (No matter how much your clients
Being part of candidate interviews is an important part of the recruiting process. Whether your client conducts the interviews or lets you take the reins, creating an interview checklist helps you better prepare.
When you picture the future of recruitment, what do you see? Will you have high-tech recruitment agency software that instantly searches the whole population to find candidates for you? Maybe you’ll have less work as people are replaced by robots. Perhaps, you’ll start recruiting human-like robots. Of course, no one
As a recruiter, you’re charged with sourcing talented individuals who are good fits for your clients. Failing to recruit the perfect fit can lead to high turnover rates. But before you start kicking yourself, it’s important to remember that some industries have more separations than others. Study turnover rates by
If you want to become a top executive recruiter, you need to know how to pick the best candidates to send your clients. And to do that, you need to ask the best executive interview questions. But with thousands of executive interview questions available, how can you pick the right
Finding great candidates for your clients is a must. You likely collect applications, scour the web to source candidates, screen resumes, and interview top candidates. Interviewing is a crucial step. It can help you sort out the bad fits from the good. By interviewing candidates, you can make sure you
You need to make sure your candidates can pay attention to the small things. This is especially important if you are recruiting candidates for a detail-oriented position. For example, accountants, lawyers, and editors all need a high level of attention to detail. You can assess a candidate’s attention to detail
