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...
How to Plan for Maximum Productivity
QUESTION: What is the best way to plan for you day or your week? I tend to get sidetracked all week long by a number of things. I’ll be honest (please do not use my last name), I tend to lose focus and I am rarely, if ever, well planned. - Paul, Georgia ANSWER:...
The Best Assessments to Use With Your Recruiters
QUESTION: In regards to assessments, I have used several in hiring recruiters. I have used Wonderlic and it is horrendous. I know that the assessment is not the hire or do not hire tool, but an evaluation of skills and capabilities as well as training and...