The main reason I love writing “The Recruiter Chronicles” is that I do not write from the perspective of being a “big biller” … Read more
Success Is Found In the Success of Others
Positive relationships are key to achieving goals What’s the secret to a recruiter’s success? Is it the ability to produce high metrics? In an industry … Read more
What It Takes To Be a Big Biller
My name is Chris Schoettelkotte and I am the Founder and President of Manhattan Resources, an executive search firm that specializes in the energy trading, … Read more
What You Focus On EXPANDS!
I was taught long ago that “whatever you focus on expands,” and I wish I could credit the teacher. You have probably all heard something similar in the … Read more
Failure Precedes Success: How I Got Into Recruiting
This year will mark my fourteenth year in the staffing business. They say time flies when you are having fun, and I feel lucky to be able to make a living … Read more
Being A Good Leader In Tough Times
A CEO’s job is never an easy one. Whether in good times or bad, a successful CEO must remain a good leader for his or her employees and the company … Read more
Best Practices in Implementing a Talent Acquisition System
I’ve got an in-depth, 2,800-word article about implementing talent acquisition systems coming up in the November Journal of Corporate Recruiting … Read more
Executive Pay Not the Same
Some old standbys used to attract and keep execs are not being relied upon as frequently, according to an ExecuNet survey of 476 search firm consultants … Read more
A Succession Planning Exercise
Review your senior leadership positions. You might take the top 2% or 10%; whatever is a logical method to review your organization’s top tier … Read more
Unleash the Hidden Talents of Your Employees
Imagine being able to unleash the hidden talents and untapped skills of every single one of your employees? Imagine if every single one of your employees, … Read more