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As of August 1, 2024 TRU has merged with Next Level Exchange, Dimensional Search, Sanford Rose Associates, and all Starfish Partners enterprises to transform recruitment training, coaching, and consulting.
How to Respond to Negative Responses to MPC Emails
QUESTION: How would you respond to the response received to my MPC marketing emails? Here is an actual response: Dear Vick, Thanks but no need at this moment in time. ANSWER: Happy to share an effective response. First, I would like to remind you that I do not count...
Benefits of Outsourcing Research to an Offshore Vendor
QUESTION: I spend a great deal of time sourcing my candidates. If I can relieve the burden at a reasonable price, this makes sense to me. I have heard you talk about having sourcing done by off shore vendors in India or the Philippines. Do you have any that you would...
Is an ATS Absolutely Necessary?
QUESTION: Do you think it is an absolute requirement to have an applicant tracking program (ATS)? Currently I put my resumes in a Word file that is searchable through a program I have called Copernic. ANSWER: My original ATS was a card file, a 3 x 5 for candidates and...
Salary vs. Draw Pay Structure for Recruiters
QUESTION: What are your thoughts on draw versus salary plus commission for recruiters. It is very hard for me to justify paying a commission after someone has blanked for two months. If the person was on a draw, I know the money would be going back into the company. ...
How to Decide if You Should Go Off on Your Own
QUESTION: I am thinking about and considering going off on my own, and I have started feeling like the firm I am working with does not offer me enough in return for the 50% I give up on deals. For example, I pay for my own database, healthcare, and LinkedIn. I do get...
Outsourcing Daily Call Lists
QUESTION: Hey Mike. I am a new recruiter and I am looking to start outsourcing my daily call list generation on Upwork. Having already paid a substantial amount for an annual Zoom info account, what are your recommendations on how to maximize the results and...