Traits you can learn from Star Trek that can help you become a better recruiter and “Live Long and Prosper”:

1. James T. Kirk – Go with your gut.   Use your experiences and gut feelings.  
2. Spock – Make the Logical Decision.   Most of the time the logical decision is the right decision.
3. Dr. McCoy (Bones) – I’m a Recruiter not a miracle worker.
4. Montgomery Scott (Scotty) – Know how the Recruiting engine works and how all of its components run…

Why are you emailing the Client or Jobseeker every little question?   …

Have you ever had a candidate that you thought was a slam dunk.   There was no way this candidate was not going to get the job.   Then the phone rings and the client says they have chosen another candidate.  Huh?  What just happened?    How did this Happen?   This is not a time to get mad – use it to get better.

Look back into the 30 steps in the placement process.    Did you skip a step?   …

Are you a Job Seeker? Are you in Sales? Are you trying to get someone's attention? Don't be the Annoying Orange. If you are calling a Hiring Manager or Recruiter: Have a good reason to contact them, not "just to check in."

5 Tips to help you not become the Annoying Orange:

1. Be Professional
2. Don't be…

Are you networking?    Some people are, but EVERYONE should be.    While networking this past month or so, I have run across some Do’s and Don’ts that I think everyone should follow.   

DO

1. Keep in touch with industry leaders  (Nationally and Locally)
2. Have coffee or lunch with industry leaders, co-workers and…