Jan 25, 2016 | Client Fee Issues
I lead a direct hire business unit which is 90% me, under the umbrella of a temporary staffing firm. Our temporary staffing clients all expect a discount from the search division based on the volume of business we do on the temp side. Would you give me some ideas to...
Jan 20, 2016 | Hiring/Firing Recruiters, Uncategorized
What personality traits do you look for in recruiters that you hire? Where do they come from: specific industries, straight out of school, etc.? Chris from Florida Answer: Chris, recruiters are very much like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, if you are fan of that...
Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi, Mike. My question for this month is, in regards to cold calling hiring managers to gain new search assignments, I find I struggle when I have an actual live person on the phone. However, when I receive their voicemail, I’m not certain what to say and I feel I’m...
Dec 11, 2015 | Metrics for Running a Successful Recruiting Firm, Uncategorized
I have heard you emphasize repeatedly the importance of metrics with the end goal of hitting a goal of certain number of presentations per day, per week. What counts as a “presentation”? Ken from Denver, CO ANSWER: Great question with a very simple answer. But first,...
Dec 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Mike, do you think the executive recruiting game is extremely competitive with easier access to data information. What is the new model for the business? Much appreciative if you have any thoughts to share. Dave from Topeka, KS ANSWER: I have been in recruiting since...
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