Is Cold Calling Dead?
QUESTION: I am curious what people are doing. Is cold calling dead? I am old school. This is the way I have earned my business for years, but it seems almost impossible to get through to people these days. - Pam, Montgomery, AL ANSWER: This is one of the topics that...
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...