Reclaim Control: How to Become The Finding & Identifying Authority

QUESTION: Mike, we have been given the opportunity with a company to get active on the openings over the next year. I had proposed 22.5% to work on them. Their counterproposal was 20%. They were for sales positions. They would pay 65% of the fee 30 days after the...

How to Secure Opportunities Outside the Bounds of Contract

QUESTION: We have a client we've worked with for many years. We've done many one or two placements a year on average, only because they don't do a great deal of hiring. Before COVID, we worked closely with a candidate whom we knew well and who helped us through six...

How to Restore Client Communication and Secure Your Placement

QUESTION: Mike, I'm working with a new client. They are not getting back to me. Initially, it was really hard to get a hold of them to set up interviews and get debriefs. They had a final interview over a week ago, and I have not heard back. How would you fix this?...

Overcome These Common Fee-Based Objections

Mike, I work on a model that is either an exclusive contingency or a deposit-based search. I've been running into situations where companies tell me they only work contingency or a stated fee. What are some of the best ways to respond when you hear those fee-based...

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How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

If you are brought into a search when a client is already using one or more additional recruiters, how do you sell a retainer or at least a deposit-based search? I am okay with competition but do not want to spin my wheels.    Congratulations. I would not,...

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How To Keep Yourself Motivated At Year-End

Scenario: It is Christmas week, and everything slows down this time of year.  Question: How do I keep myself motivated? Robert – San Diego.  The Recruiting Year-End Misconception Thank you for that question; I will preface it by saying it is a common...

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