Plant Your Tree: How to Unlock Recruiting Success Now!

QUESTION: Mike, we are more than halfway through the year, and I am nowhere near my goal. I am incredibly undisciplined and if I had to confess, unfocused. I have a goal of $300,000 for the year and am sitting at about $75,000. How do I fix that and unlock recruiting...

How to Charge More in a Client-Friendly Way

QUESTION: How can I raise fees with my existing clients? I settled for 20% with some of them a few years ago. Now, I have proven myself to them, and I know they are paying higher fees to others. https://youtu.be/SdkNd0lrRFk Starting the Conversation About Raising...

Recruiting in a Slowdown? Here’s How to Win Now

QUESTION: Mike, you have talked about, especially in a softer economic environment, increasing your activity to 10 to 15 conversations per day. I am finding it harder and harder to get in touch with people on the phone, and that it's an unrealistic target. What are...

The RecruiterU Has Merged!

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 Fill Your Pipeline With Referrals

QUESTION: I am a student of always asking for referrals.  What are your recommendations for getting someone to recognize the difference between a referral versus someone who is looking to leave their current position? - Tom, Denver, Colorado ANSWER: After I completely...

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Why Do I Have So Many Rejected Offers?

QUESTION: I have had four offers so far this year with three offer turndowns.  I know that every deal is different, but if there is one common thing you can think of not going on here.  It is unusual for me to have this many rejected offers.  - Conrad, Massachusetts...

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Managing Your Desk While Training New Recruiters

QUESTION: How does a small firm owner who is also running a desk make the time to listen to new recruiter recorded calls, especially if the owner hires two recruiters at once?  - Tom, Denver, CO ANSWER: Great question.  I did not listen to all their calls, you simply...

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How to Work With Mid-sized Companies on Retainer

QUESTION: I just started my 1-person recruitment agency this year focusing on IT.  I have been able to get master vendor agreements with some Fortune 100 companies and have been submitting candidates to positions.  However, the interview cycle is long and the pay...

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The Right Way to Formally Follow Up with Clients

QUESTION: I have not had a formal followup with the clients of my placements this year.  I have done phone calls and face to face, how is he doing?, etc., on the phone but not formally.  What do you think of an online survey?  - Jane, Chicago ANSWER: I would not do an...

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