Jun 28, 2017 | Metrics for Running a Successful Recruiting Firm
QUESTION: I am an experienced recruiter, but I am starting from the beginning. My motivation and results are terrible. What are basic metrics for a desk, i.e. number of calls to a search assignment or job order, retained, and then telephone interview, face to face...
Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
QUESTION: Mike, I have been stuck between $125,000 and $150,000 in the last 3 years in what has been a pretty healthy economy in my niche. My goal has been $300,000. It is amazing how consistently I end up in the same range, plus or minus $25,000. How do I take my...
Jun 14, 2017 | Metrics for Running a Successful Recruiting Firm, Recruiting Business Plans
QUESTION: Mike, what is the best way to do a business plan for a solo operator? Marty, Auckland, NZ ANSWER: That is a great question which is probably an hour or two of training, but I will share the basics. One, you want to get really clear on the outcomes. In a...
Jun 7, 2017 | Being the Leader In Your Firm, Client Fee Issues
QUESTION: Mike, do you recommend taking existing clients from contingency to retained or engaged, and if so, how do you do that? Sara, Naperville, IL ANSWER: That is a great question! Yes and no. When I evolved my business from a lot of contingency to retained, I...
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