At first glance, using multiple recruiting agencies seems like a good idea. It seems like a good idea if you’re a hiring manager. And it seems like a good idea if you’re a job seeker or candidate. However, the first glance is deceptive. That’s because it is NOT a good...
If you’ve been a recruiter for any length of time, you know the mental, emotional, and even physical euphoria associated with receiving a $25,000 placement check in the mail. There’s just something about landing that full fee. It’s intoxicating. It’s alluring. It...
As a recruiter, there’s nothing like making that full-fee placements. It’s like a loaf of freshly baked homemade bread. A two-hour nap on a rainy Sunday afternoon. A tall glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer’s day. Okay, maybe it’s a little better than all of those...
Now, let’s state the obvious: the economy has an effect how much recruitment revenue a person can generate. When the economy is good (like now), a recruiter can generate a lot of revenue. When the economy is bad (like during the Great Recession), that is rarely the...