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...
Sep 28, 2021 | Marketing for Recruiters, Retained Search
QUESTION: A CEO called me directly for a search and accepted the commitment fee to initiate the first search. Successfully placed a candidate. Sent an email follow-up recap from our conversation and the completed search and asked more questions about the new,...
Aug 17, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: How do I become more comfortable and conversant in discussing my fee and closing the sale with a client? I have gotten so much better at doing the diagnostic, but I continue to choke when it comes to discussing the fee. – Felicia...
Apr 6, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: How do you start a retained conversation with an existing client to get them to work with you on retained? – Marilyn, Denver, CO ANSWER: A great question because you did not ask how to sell a retainer because you do not sell retainers. The way to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have an exclusive to place a controller with a very prestigious Philadelphia private foundation. The client is looking to see a candidate of diversity. I am utilizing my network for candidates and have been networking with diversity-based professional...
Jan 19, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have heard of recruiters being paid upfront to cover their time and costs for searching and then paid the balance when someone was hired. The question is, how do you do this, and what you have multiple roles for the same client? ANSWER: There are...
