Just a quick thought here for us split recruiters. 

Once the handoff has taken place – it is very important to let the recruiter who is working directly with the client also be the one who the candidate talks to. 

Why is this?  I have found the phrase “too many cooks in the…

In the popular thread from yesterday regarding candidate ownership Barbara Goldman brought up an important topic.  "But for My Efforts" has always been what us old school recruiters have used as the standard by which we feel our fee is earned.  It's always been that way for me.

Over the years though, many agencies have been drafting agreements with their clients that state specific terms of "ownership" for candidates introduced.  Usually these are 1 year or 6…

I'll make this short and sweet.  Recruiters need all kinds of forms:  split agreements, job order forms, fee statements - you name it - we've all looked for something specific at one time or another.

A while back I started a Recruiting Library.  I asked all my friends to send me a form or agreement they use so that others might be able to find it if they need it.

Several times each month I'll get a…