Aug 10, 2023 | Retained Search
QUESTION: “I want to move to a 100% retained model. I have been able to get retained contracts, and they work so much better. Am I crazy to turn away potential clients that are used to and only want contingent recruitment support?” – Steve ...
Apr 19, 2023 | Retained Search
Mike, I took a retainer a few months ago, and so far, we have not been able to fill the position. I have talked to well over 70 people and I am not sure we can fill it. The challenge is that it is in a remote location that nobody wants to move to. The good news was I...
Jan 5, 2023 | Retained Search
If you are brought into a search when a client is already using one or more additional recruiters, how do you sell a retainer or at least a deposit-based search? I am okay with competition but do not want to spin my wheels. Congratulations. I would not,...
Jul 7, 2022 | Growing Recruiting Revenue, Retained Search
How many different agreements should I have? Contingent, engaged, and retained? Can you share samples of these? My goal is to have all fees to 25%. -Robert The 3 Fee Agreements There are actually two parts to those agreements. We did some retained business, so...
Mar 9, 2022 | Marketing for Recruiters, Metrics for Running a Successful Recruiting Firm, Retained Search
QUESTION: What are some best practices for new business development in today’s challenging environment? -Sam Sam is another great guy that I have met a couple of times. I do not know what you are talking about – a challenging environment? It has never been...
Oct 12, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have been utilizing your retainer method for signing new clients, taking a diagnostic, and then explaining my process, i.e., reaching out to 60 to 80 candidates, each one up to seven times, and ultimately presenting the best three to five candidates...
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