Learning from Past Declines in Your Practice
QUESTION: Mike, I had a killer start in 2017, the best three months of my career January through March. Then it began to decline. Now as I look over the last few months I have had a few deals blow up. My activity is down, and I am working on job orders that I should...
How to Delegate Detailed Tasks to a VA
QUESTION: When I present a candidate to a client, my cover letter is always quite detailed and a few paragraphs long, creating a cohesive story about their experience, goals, personality, reason for leaving their current role, etc. Writing a cover letter is the only...
Should You Increase Your Guarantee Terms?
QUESTION: My question is about guaranteed terms. In the last 4 months I have had several companies send me their contracts that stipulate low fees, usually 20% with a guaranteed period for a full refund of 36 months. Then I try to negotiate a better rate and they...
Script for Raising Fees
QUESTION: I would like some information on raising my fees. I am physician recruiter, and it seems that $25K is the going rate. However, with physicians making at least $200K at a 30% fee that would be $60K. Also, any tips on email subject lines or let me know if...
Using Facebook to Recruit Candidates
QUESTION: Recently I heard a recruiter that is using Facebook to make placements and finding candidates. I used to use Facebook years back. However, now I am concerned about privacy issues if I use Facebook to find candidates. Do you recommend creating a new...
Successfully Managing a Candidate During the Resignation Period
QUESTION: How do you best manage the period of time between resignation and the start date? - Peter, Portsmouth, New Hampshire ANSWER: Any resignation period is scary, especially in the market we are in right now where people are so aggressive in their...