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The Challenge of Intake Calls for Agencies, and how it can save you hours
Intake or kickoff calls with hiring managers are a cornerstone of recruitment. Done well, they set the foundation for success by gathering all the critical details needed to source and present the right candidates. Done poorly, they can lead to missed expectations, wasted time, and unnecessary frustration for both sides. Why Intake Meetings Are So Challenging Recruiters know how important it is to capture every detail: the ideal candidate profile, project specifics, job “wow factors,” team cul
New Clients vs. Upsell: The 50% Rule for Recruitment Agencies
In the world of recruitment, one question consistently surfaces in conversations with agencies: how do you balance acquiring new clients with growing existing relationships? This ongoing challenge is central to a successful recruitment strategy, and it’s becoming clear that agencies are starting to identify a “magic number” when it comes to the ratio of new client acquisition versus upselling. Why Recruitment Agencies Are Focusing on the 50% Rule Your recruitment pipeline is powered by two pri
Recruitment Agencies and the Unbalanced Market Dilemma
The recruitment industry constantly wrestles with one of its biggest challenges: the shifting tides between a candidate-driven and a client-driven market. Having recently spoken with various recruitment agencies and independent recruiters, this dynamic is something that keeps resurfacing in our discussions. Today, I want to dive into this common industry dilemma and share insights from those conversations. The Ever-Shifting Market Balance In a conversation with a seasoned recruiter, they summar
Applying to 1000 Jobs in 24 Hours: How AI is Disrupting Job Hunting
A Reddit user recently shared an eye-opening story: using AI, he applied to 1000 jobs in just 24 hours and landed 50 interviews. The online reactions were diverse and intense, reflecting varying perspectives on the use of AI in job applications. Supporters of Mass Applications with AI Some users welcomed this innovative approach, seeing it as a way to streamline the job application process: “It would be great if it has a data bank of my work experience and strengths and created a resume based
For recruitment agencies, clients are more demanding than before
As we launch our new ATS/CRM solution tailored for recruitment agencies and independent recruiters, I’ve had numerous conversations with industry leaders over the past few months. These discussions have provided valuable insights into the evolving expectations of clients. One prominent trend has emerged: clients today are more demanding than they were just a few months or years ago. In this article, I’ll share some key challenges and observations that are shaping the recruitment landscape. The
Leveraging AI for Hyper-Personalized Candidate Outreach: A Step-by-Step Guide
Best AI provider for candidate outreach Recently, Google unveiled Bard, a new rival to ChatGPT. As an AI enthusiast, I couldn't resist taking it for a spin. While Bard's internet access capability intrigued me, a feature that ChatGPT lacks, I found the quality of its responses somewhat bad, clearly ChatGPT is significantly better for now. However, this didn't deter me. Instead, it fueled a dream many of us recruiters share: leveraging ChatGPT to craft the most effective outreach messages, incl
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Recruiting outreach: 10 Tips on how to write emails that get replies (including templates)
How to find personal email addresses, when sourcing candidates
Talent sourcing: How and where to find the perfect candidates across the web
3 fast ways to find the best Product Designers on Dribbble
5 tips to source software engineers on StackOverFlow
5 steps to quickly find the best software engineers on GitHub
4 easy ways to source talent on Twitter
5 steps to easily source talent on Linkedin
X-ray Search: How to use Google to accurately find talent, anywhere on the Web
Talent mapping: how to continuously map out the market to spot top talents around you (including template)
How to write job descriptions that convert (with examples)
The secret to a successful employee referral program
Build a sourcing strategy that lands you top talent
How to build a bulletproof recruiting scorecard (including template)
How we centralized all ToDos in Notion, to level up our team’s execution (+template)
5 tips to ace your next Recruiting Kickoff Meeting (+template)
4 tips to hire like the bests
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