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My hot take for this Friday: if you're a recruiter trying to increase billings, you may need to work less to make more. Here's what I mean. At Systematic we've had ebbs and flows where I've worked anywhere from 2 to 20+ job orders at a single time. Guess when I'm most successful? It's when I have the time to do a high quality deep dive on a handful of jobs, really canvassing the talent market, instead of just firing off a decent candidate or two and then going to the next position. I used to think the more I took on, the more I would place.... seems logical right? Well, if you're losing quality it doesn't matter. I'm incredibly lucky to be in an agency where I have management support to hand off job orders or take on more as needed. Because after a couple years I've seen this cycle over and over: --> Recruiter ends up with too many job orders --> They stop making placements --> They hand off some and deep-dive what's left --> Clients and candidates get better service --> Placements come rolling in Work smarter, not harder. Don't forget that quality is the best value proposition you have. #recruiting #placements #hiring #manufacturing

What's the best time a year to look for new jobs? For a majority of industries it's January and February. With fresh budgets in hand, hiring managers swing back into action after the holiday hiatus, unleashing a plethora of new opportunities fueled by companies resolving hiring backlogs. This is the prime opportunity for first round interviews and phone calls to take place. And with many decision-makers in office this time a year, the hiring process is likely to move along quicker. #jobseeking #jobsearchtips #jobsearching #jobsearchingstrategies #hiringsuccess

BE THE CHANGE - As a specialist recruiter, I recently had a discussion with a connection that made me appreciate the role of a recruiter even more. It's not just about vetting skills and quality; it's about being at the forefront of changing people's lives. As a recruiter, you get to guide individuals on their career progression, caution them against pitfalls, threats and industry bloopers. You get to understand their dreams and be a part of the moment when they achieve them, whether it's career progression, starting over, embarking on a new venture, or seeing success. Being a recruiter means being instrumental in driving customer and candidate satisfaction, and that's why this career has always meant something bigger than myself. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my clients and candidates whom I've had the pleasure of being part of their dreams, ambitions, and goals. Let's continue to change lives and help individuals achieve their dreams together! #recruitersatisfaction #Drakeintl #accountingjobs #charteredaccountants #financialmanagement #hrconsulting #

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𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 In a recent recruitment journey, we encountered a unique scenario. A joint venture led to an extended hiring process, spanning several months. Amidst the waiting game, keeping the candidate engaged and enthusiastic was a challenge. Despite the hurdles, our candidate remained steadfast, demonstrating unwavering commitment. Today, we celebrate a successful placement! The candidate embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly, seizing it with enthusiasm and dedication. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁! 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. #JobHunt #CareerGoals #DreamJob #WorkplaceSuccess #CareerPath #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalSuccess #NewJob #CareerGrowth #HiringProcess #EmploymentOpportunities #JobMarket #JobInterview #JobSeekers

Our top recruiter did not “hit the ground running” when she joined our team. In fact, she didn’t have any experience at all when we hired her. She’d never recruited a day in her life. She was fresh out of college and ready to learn. She didn’t know a thing about the Logistics industry. But, she was driven, organized and motivated. She had a good head on her shoulders and was excited about her work. Once she figured out what it took to hit her goals, she stuck to her strategy and consistently crushes it. ❌ Being successful is not about bringing a book of business. 👉 It’s not about bringing proprietary information from a previous role. ✅ Being successful is about having the right attitude. 👉 It's being in a position where your team wants you to succeed. We are all capable of so much more than our resumes will ever show. Everyone starts their career with little experience. That is not a reflection of what they have to offer. ✅ Skills can be learned. ✅ Systems can be trained.  ✅ Relationships can be built. 👉 Sometimes, the best hires come with no bad habits. What are your thoughts on hiring people with exact experience vs. hiring people with potential? #hiring #recruiting #potential

🚀 There is still plenty of time to kickstart your career this year! Discover why the holiday season might be your golden ticket to landing your dream job. From exclusive insights to lesser-known hiring trends, our latest article unpacks 5 compelling reasons not to put your job search on ice this December. #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #NewYearNewYou #HiringTrends #GetHired

Focus on hiring character and train to learn and develop the skills. Many/most people have transferable skills - pay attention to those when hiring. If you only hire people who know your industry and your specific software systems you may loose out on the top talent you are seeking and you end up with a vanilla team rather than a diverse, innovative, creative ones. People thrive on learning and growth.

A few months ago, a candidate of mine declined an offer and decided to stay with his company. My client, while disappointed, asked me whether the candidate provided any feedback about their talent acquisition process. In that instance, the candidate didn’t provide any feedback to me, but others certainly have. Here are 5 common submissions I have found in the Talent Acquisition Suggestion Box: 1)     “Please do not ask me to attend more than one in-person office visit. I can only break away from my office/desk a certain amount of time before my manager stops believing that I am at the dentist again.” 2)     “Is asking me to complete an unpaid business case/scenario really necessary to determine whether I am qualified for the role? It seems strange to sign a non-disclosure agreement and then provide consulting services for a real-life business issue you have. If I don’t receive a job offer afterwards, I feel used.” 3)  “Part of why I am utilizing an external recruiter is because I don’t enjoy negotiating the terms of an offer. My preference is to have my recruiter serve as a buffer for this part of the process. It is awkward when an unknown HR person contacts me unexpectedly with a verbal offer when I had only been communicating through my recruiter until then.” 4)  “If I didn’t receive an offer and/or move forward in the hiring process, it would be great to know why and receive feedback. Anything would be great. I rambled? Didn’t dress appropriately? Offended someone? Even if another candidate had better qualifications/experience. It’s helpful to know why so I can make improvements for next time.” 5)  “Summary of Benefits document – I would like to see it before I receive an offer. I understand the confidentiality of the information. However, benefits are an important aspect of any offer I would consider. I would like to review them as early as possible in the process. Also, if no one really follows the 2 weeks PTO listed in the offer, it would be helpful to know that 'I just need to get the work done and no one tracks it anyway.’” #talentacquisition #hiring