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6 Things Recruiters Should Never Say on Cold Client Calls

Brilliant recruiters are brilliant sales people; you have to be. Winning new business is a huge part of being a good recruiter; always following your nose and picking up the phone to build new bridges and widen your network. As chilling as cold calls can be, sometimes they are the only way to get in the…

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How Recruiters Can Survive and Thrive During the Summer Slump

With summer holidays fast approaching (I use the term very loosely given there are grey, foreboding clouds in the Lancashire sky, as I write this in June, with a cardigan and fluffy slippers on) I wonder how many recruiters are thinking ahead of how to ensure their desks don’t collapse whilst they enjoy their well…

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How to Use Data for Better Recruitment

These days data can be a funny thing. In some ways, we simply have too much of it and it’s overwhelming. And yet, in others, we lack enough to give us a clear picture of what’s actually taking place. And, lest we forget … math is hard, right? So, what’s a Talent Acquisition leader to do?…

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The 6 Stages of Closing a Candidate

When it comes to securing candidates into roles, it’s all about acting quickly, if not immediately! As soon as you have the initial conversation with them, you should be thinking about ‘the close’, even though it may seem far, far away. Throughout the entire recruitment process, recruiters should gather in depth information to gauge the level of interest and commitment from…

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6 Bad Admin Habits Costing Recruiters Big Bucks

It’s pretty amazing what CRM systems are capable of. Instead of having to maintain our own labour-intensive filing systems, a few quick clicks of the mouse are sometimes all it takes to manage your business. Thanks to tailored software systems used in recruitment agencies, you create profiles for all the candidates and clients you’ve met, and store all relevant…