Here’s a technique I’ve found to be helpful, especially when I’m in search or sourcing mode and I want to stimulate referral activity. The conventional … Read more
Here’s How To Give Your Prospect A Reason to Hear You Out
Note: This is part two of a four part series on marketing calls. Last week, in part one, Terry talked about the first 30 seconds of making a cold call. … Read more
You Have 30 Seconds to Answer: ‘Why Are You Calling Me?’
Note: This is part one of a four part series on cold calling potential clients. Each part of the series will appear on successive Thursdays through March … Read more
An Evolution of Sourcing? Why Sourcing is Only Going To Grow
It’s always tough to know what to react to as part of being an editor. People say all kinds of things on the internet about talent acquisition. My job … Read more
How Do I Get My Recruiters Back On the Phone?
Dear Barb: How do I get my recruiters to get back on the phone? All they do is email and text which is not the best way to build profitable relationships. … Read more
11 Things Phone Sourcers Say (Most) Everyday
There are many different things a phone sourcer says everyday, but there are some that are said most everyday. You have maybe three seconds to engage a … Read more
Sit Down and Listen Up — What the Best Recruiters Already Know That You Should Too
As a recruiter, the way you communicate can make or break you. It can keep you employed and keep your candidates loyal to you. I’m sure you have all heard … Read more
If You Want My Business, Here’s What You Need to Do
Editor’s note: In a world where corporate recruiting leaders get a call — or more — a day from staffing and search firms pitching their … Read more
Which Came First, the Recruiter or the Sourcer?
I have served many roles in the recruitment industry and I have heard this debate time and time again: is there a need for sourcing? I’ve always … Read more
Six Steps to Emails That Get You the Call
If you’re in the recruiting business and you’re serious about drumming up new business by tele-prospecting then you absolutely, positively need to … Read more