Every successful recruiter has outlasted changes that could have easily taken them out of the business. Economic downturns, demands dips, covid, the rise and fall of entire industries, and the ever-present threat of technology.
Every year, we’re presented with new disruptions that test our staying power.
The people we featured on this podcast passed every test with flying colors, and they each have a secret weapon that was key to their success. There are many fundamentals to making it in the search industry, but the best people have an edge.
Going beyond the resume to dig deeper into a candidate. Leveraging tech the right way. Storytelling skills, tailoring solutions to the marketplace, and finding a way to reach people in an era where people don’t answer their phones. These are just a few things the cream of the crop in recruiting have mastered.
In this special episode, we’re highlighting 10 Talent Hunters guests who shared the secret sauce that has kept them in the industry.
You’ll also learn;
-How to shift from rigid recruiting to solution selling
-Why recruiters have to be exceptional storytellers
-How to use technology to supplement (not cannibalize) your business
-Giving clients choices vs. forcing them to make a decision
-What recruiters are looking for in a hiring authority
-Why resumes don’t tell the whole story of a candidate
-Why it’s a dangerous time to be a recruiter
About Your Host
Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.