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Since YouTube changed the game in 2005, the application of video technology to the recruitment industry has been the next big thing. It hasn’t happened. Despite its obvious utility,…

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The 13th annual HR Technology Conference begins in less than a week and we are getting prepared for all the…

Jerry, I read your blog on Splits and really like your comments. The only thing I would ask you is what do you do when there is a fall off. Who is responsible for replacing the candidate during the guarantee period?

I would be very interested in doing splits with you. I am an independant recruiter in Mississauga, Ontario. Let me know if we could discuss working together.

Sincerely,

Nancy Samuels,…

The NHS White Paper: What does it mean for recruiters?…

I am an independent recruiter in Mississauga, Ontario Canada. I have worked with other recruiters in the past and have enjoyed the results of many splits both through finding candidates for their clients and receiving candidates for my clients. It isn't something I would jump into without trusting and knowing the other recruiter but as the saying goes "a half a loaf of bread is better than none". I think all independent recruiters need to find other recruiters to work with. It can get lonely…

Do you accept the fact that your client can reject candidates you present on your shortlist?

Yes? Then you lack ‘Recruiter Equity’.

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Recruiter equity is the trust, the buy-in, the belief that your clients have in your ability and your judgment. It is the combination of your experience and your knowledge, and it gives you the power to…

A job seeker recently sent me an email asking my advice on a situation that I’m sure many folks have dealt with. She heard through the grapevine that a local company was looking to hire but did not have a direct contact. She thought she would differentiate herself and decided to not only send in her resume through the website but to also leave a message with HR to let them know that:

1. They should be on the lookout for her resume because she is qualified for the position she…

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Mobile Recruiting is becoming a hot topic and fairly so. With over 50% of the world’s population expected to…

A good percentage of my business involves split placements. I thought it would be good to take a minute and make a note of some of the principals those of us who do splits should think about. Here are a

few of mine:

sure our relationship is financially…

Earlier this year, I analyzed what I called the Economic Mt Everest. I find it interesting to keep an eye out on very key economic indicators. The economy has certainly been a challenge for many, with frustrated job seekers seeking assistance. I know I have been one of those staffing professionals turned career counselor, and using my knowledge of social media techniques to help job seekers find their way. It has been a very interesting time. There are some interesting statistics that both…

At Openreq, as we help staffing firms fill their own jobs in recruiting, we very often run across firms that are either looking to sell their firm or potentially acquire other firms. The sellers are looking to exit for a variety of different reasons - retirement, lifestyle, cashing out, etc.



The buyers are interested in acquiring for a variety of reasons as well - faster growth,…