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...

Beyond 360: Unlock the Best Firm Strategy Now

Business Development: The Key Driver of Recruiting Firm Growth If you think about it, business development really determines the growth of your firm. When you have both a quality and quantity of searches coming in, it solves the toughest part of the recruiting...

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.

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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Onboarding Tools for New Hires

QUESTION: I am hiring an administrative assistant that will do part time recruiting and am putting together an onboard plan.  What are some tools I should include? - Jane, Chicago ANSWER: Sometimes you can hire an administrative assistant full time that can do some...

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