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Michael Gionta has over 20 years successfully growing his own recruiting firm that ranked in the top 3% of all MRI offices Worldwide. In addition, Michael is now sought out by owners who want to grow their recruiting firms but simply lack the “recipe” for doing so. His programs provide a step-by-step process that quickly be put into place to begin the journey of getting control of your business with profits that seemed out of reach before. Email Mike at info@TheRecruiterU.com to see if or how his programs can benefit you.

Unlocking Better Client Relationships and Higher Fees: The Power of Quality Questions

Published: Jul 30, 2024 5:31 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1127
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Clients, Search, Hiring

Today, I want to let you in on a little secret, my absolute favorite question. This isnt just any question; its the key to unlocking higher fees, upfront payments, and cultivating better relationships...

How to Re-engage Former Clients and Win New Ones in Recruitment

Published: Jun 25, 2024 10:04 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1537
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Business Development, Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, Clients, Search, Hiring, Sales

Question: I do a lot of MPC business development calls. I am struggling with what to say to (1) a former client I have not talked with in a while and really dont have a strong MPC and (2) what to say ...

Strategies for Recruiter Success and Immediate Impact for New Hires

Published: May 28, 2024 1:38 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1288
Category: Columns, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Business Development, Interviewing, Candidates, Recruiting, LinkedIn, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring

I have a plan to hire a few new recruiters. Should I hire somebody with experience? Thats part one of the question. And second, no matter who I hire, how do I get them productive quickly? -Jeff The De...

Struggling, Stuck in Neutral, or Starting Over?

Published: Apr 23, 2024 12:10 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1216
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Recruiting, Marketing

I remember when I was struggling in the early 1990s, and I patched together a few bucks, and I drove to Cleveland for a workshop with managing recruiters. I remember I drove because I could not afford...

Strategic Business Development: Prioritizing Impactful Presentations

Published: Feb 29, 2024 11:25 AM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1296
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Business Development, Contingency, Candidates, Placement, Marketing, Clients

QUESTION: When you are marketing and leaving a lot of messages, how do you get three hours of phone time? Also, what are a good number of presentations to make a day? Okay. I do not care about phone ...

How to Motivate Recruiters to Hit Company Revenue Goals

Published: Jan 30, 2024 2:12 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1447
Category: Columns, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Recruiting, Marketing, Clients, Search, Sales

How much do you share with employees regarding sales numbers? Specific to the overall revenue target or just the number of placements tracked by first-time interviews, marketing presentations, and rec...

Breaking the Bonds of Personal and Professional Procrastination

Published: Jan 2, 2024 3:30 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1702
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Recruiting, Retainer, Clients, Hiring

A couple of questions came in from Mary Lee and Minda regarding procrastination. I'll combine them here. Question: I am constantly putting things off that I know I need to do. Do you have any tips on ...

How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

Published: Oct 30, 2023 11:52 AM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1524
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Clients

The advent of internet research has made recruiters lazy in asking for referrals. When I was on a desk, back in the old days, we did not have access to a human being that could put together the person...

How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

Published: Oct 10, 2023 4:41 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1776
Category: Uncategorized  |  Tags: Contingency, Candidates, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring

Congratulations. I would not, either. Sometimes, I will tell people that the only way they will pay you a retainer if they have already engaged with other recruiters is if they are frustrated. If they...

Unlock Your Recruitment Firm’s Potential by Outsourcing Research 

Published: Aug 28, 2023 12:08 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1924
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, LinkedIn, Retainer, Clients, Search

Focus Keyword: Outsourcing Research QUESTION: Can you give me some tips on outsourcing research? I find it difficult and much easier to do all by myself because I know exactly what I am looking for. ...

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