Hunt then build

The longer I work with Recruitment and Search Firm Owners, the more I am convinced that they are split into 2 types:  CHASERS AND BUILDERS. The CHASERS are like the hunters of old. They see an opportunity, and they chase it.  Some days they come back with a fresh wildebeest to eat for a few…

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Low fill rates turn your delivery into a gamble

I saw a comment on LinkedIn the other day that said… Some Recruiters fill 10% of the vacancies they work, and some fill 90%.. It depends on what side of the equation you want to align your services with.. That isn’t an exact quote, and I can’t remember who said it so forgive me for not…

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10 Hiring Managers

Let’s say you speak to 10 Hiring Managers. Not just random conversations with people you’ve cold-called out the blue… I mean ten meaningful conversations with prospects who actually have a vacancy for you to work on… And let’s assume 30% of those conversations lead to completed placements. Not ‘job orders’, I’m talking about what I…

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I’ve been lying

A mentor of mine helped me come to a realisation a while back… I’ve been lying to myself… For almost all of my life, in one capacity or another…And I’ve seen the same behaviour in the Recruitment and Search Business Owners I help… And if you’re willing, to be honest with yourself, I’m sure I…

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Boring numbers Recruiters should know

Today I want to talk to you about some critical numbers in your Recruitment or Search Business… Numbers are boring… But ignoring them is one of the biggest reasons Recruitment and Search Business Owners get to the end of their financial year and wonder what happened to all the profits the account tells you you’ve…

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Clarity

I was listening to a podcast a few days back that resonated with me and reminded me of many of the Recruitment and Search Business Owners I help…                                                        The episode talked about the importance of clarity and how, without it, any problem you have in your business can seem stressful and overwhelming, cause sleepless nights,…

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