• Community Impact on Recruiting Careers

  • Finding the right recruiting community can significantly impact career growth and revenue
  • Communities provide psychological safety and support during challenges
  • Professional relationships built in communities often lead to job opportunities and referrals
  • Having industry-specific communities is more valuable than general professional networks

• The Talent Collective Structure

  • Women-focused recruiting community providing:
    • Monthly workshops (2-3 per month)
    • Peer groups (6-8 members meeting monthly)
    • Knowledge sharing sessions
    • In-person and virtual fireside chats
    • Toolbox with templates and resources
    • Mentor program (launching new)
    • Executive-level membership tier

• Fractional Recruiting Model

  • Different from traditional consulting or contracting
  • Key components:
    • Monthly retainer-based pricing vs. hourly
    • Typically 10-20 hours per week commitment
    • More cost-effective than traditional agency fees (20-30%)
    • Flexible engagement model for clients
    • Can service both small companies without recruiting teams and large organizations needing additional support

• Success Factors for New Recruiters

  • Focus on building genuine relationships and networks
  • Conduct informational interviews
  • Reach out personally rather than just connecting on LinkedIn
  • Make real connections versus transactional networking

• Modern Recruiting Evolution

  • AI integration is helping efficiency but not replacing human elements
  • Importance of maintaining work-life balance
  • Need to stay current with industry trends and innovations
  • Value of continuous learning and professional development

• Key Business Strategy

  • “Hungry, Humble, and Smart” hiring philosophy from “The Ideal Team Player”
  • Focus on building relationships over transactional interactions
  • Abundance mentality versus competitive mindset
  • Importance of maintaining work-life balance

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