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AI won't kill recruiting agencies—it will give birth to micro-agencies making +$10M a year
Is artificial intelligence the end of recruiting agencies? Far from it—AI is about to become their biggest competitive advantage. Here’s how AI transforms recruitment for the better 1. Recruiting is inherently human Recruitment isn’t just about matching resumes to job descriptions—it's fundamentally about relationships. Human recruiters excel at understanding a candidate’s personal and professional aspirations, something AI simply can’t replicate yet. Likewise, comprehending a company's nu
360° vs 180° Recruitment: Which Model is Right for Your Agency?
In today's competitive recruitment landscape, agency leaders—owners, founders, and managers—must decide which operational model best suits their business. Should you choose the all-in-one 360° recruitment approach or adopt the specialized 180° recruitment model? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore the differences, advantages, and challenges of each model, backed by in-depth research and industry insights. Whether your focus is on permanent placements or executive search, this guide wi
𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲) 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬?
Recruiting top talent is challenging. Many companies work with external recruitment agencies, often choosing success-based fees without exclusivity, thinking it minimizes risk. However, this common strategy may not deliver the best results. This article explores why combining retainers with exclusivity can improve outcomes and how it compares to relying solely on success fees. 1. The Cost of Success Fees On paper, success fees without exclusivity sound appealing: no placement, no payment. But
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
For recruitment agencies, clients are more demanding than before
Leveraging AI for Hyper-Personalized Candidate Outreach: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crew goes behind the scenes of what it takes to win at talent in Web3
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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