Compensation for New Search Associates on Salary
QUESTION: I am bringing on a new search associate on salary versus my prior draw system. Since they are on salary, what do you do for the first quarter, not just pay commissions until cash comes in? - Tom, Denver, CO ANSWER: Very briefly, the role of a search...
Going Beyond LinkedIn for Research
QUESTION: Quick question regarding outsourcing. I get it when it comes to offloading certain sourcing tasks to contractors via Upwork. I understand getting a list back with names and email addresses. The part I do not understand is how a contractor is expected to...
How to Track Recruiting Metrics
QUESTION: I want to start using KPIs (metrics). Can you please provide some guidance around getting started on this? Also I do not have a database so I will need to track things manually. I use Excel spreadsheet to keep track of clients’ calls and I keep candidates...
What to Do When You Suspect a Candidate is Lying
QUESTION: My question is about working with a candidate that is about to be in the process of getting an offer. All along the candidate said, that they have no other offers. The client wants to make an offer, at that same moment the candidate says, that an interview...
The Best Way to End a Flip Marketing Call
QUESTION: After going through a prospecting flip call, I have had a great dialog, got good information, asked what you to do to earn the right to do business with them. They tell you they do not have a need right now. What are some ways to end the call? - Tom ANSWER:...
How to Investigate Negative Rumors about Candidates
QUESTION: A client company likes a candidate and wants to make him an offer, but they heard from someone in the industry they should not hire him and will share with me, who they spoke to or what they said. They want to see other candidates even though they loved this...