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• Recruitment Journey Evolution (2023):
- Focuses on balancing technology/automation with fundamental recruiting practices
- Need to maintain core skills (interview questions, preps, debriefs) while adapting to new tools
- Challenge of managing “shiny object syndrome” while staying productive
- Emphasis on mindset and confidence building in turbulent market conditions
• Old School vs New School Recruiting Methodology:
- Old School: Direct phone calls, in-person meetings, relationship building, consistent metrics
- New School: Automation, AI, technology integration
- Hybrid Approach: “Old school touch with new school tools”
- Focus on real relationships as a differentiator in automated world
• Success Metrics for Different Recruiting Roles:
- Full Desk Recruiter: 9.8 handoffs/week, 3 client presentations/week
- Pure Recruiter: 15 candidates/week (3 per day)
- Emphasis on consistency over time rather than sporadic performance
• Business Scaling Framework (Revenue Stages):
- 0-1M: “Spaghetti” - Focus on revenue generation
- 1-2M: “Spaghetti and Meatballs” - Understanding costs and profitability
- 2-3M: Process development and leadership structure
- 3-5M: Training systems and niche control
• Client Acquisition Strategy (2023):
- “Fish where the fish are” - Adapt to hot industries
- Creative personalization at scale
- Targeted outreach based on specific interests/characteristics
- Focus on differentiation from standard drip campaigns
• Training and Development Framework:
- Fundamental recruiting training
- Sales training
- Systems and process training
- Need for comprehensive learning management systems
- Importance of documented processes
• Recession Success Strategy:
- Adaptability and creative thinking
- Identify emerging opportunities
- Avoid freezing or negative mindset
- Focus on industries/sectors experiencing growth
- Maintain proactive approach rather than reactive stance
• Professional Development Approach:
- Learn from successful billers
- Study metrics and processes of top performers
- Continuous learning mindset
- Regular engagement with industry leaders
- Overcome anxiety and fear through systematic exposure