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How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

Published: Oct 10, 2023 4:41 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1855
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: 1989
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. ...

How to Quote Recruiting Fees: Flat Fee VS % Base Salary

Published: Jul 26, 2023 8:35 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 2041
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Contingency, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring

QUESTION: I am working on a proposal and want to get it out really quickly. I am offering two fee options, a flat fee, and a percentage of first-year guaranteed compensation. In reviewing an article f...

Overcome These Common Fee-Based Objections

Published: Jun 28, 2023 5:28 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1993
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Talent Acquisition, Contingency, Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring, Jobs

Mike, I work on a model that is either an exclusive contingency or a deposit-based search. Ive been running into situations where companies tell me they only work contingency or a stated fee. What are...

Overcome These Common Fee-Based Objections

Published: Mar 27, 2023 1:35 PM
By Michael Neidle  |  Viewed: 1828
Category: Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Talent Acquisition, Contingency, Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring, Jobs

Mike, I work on a model that is either an exclusive contingency or a deposit-based search. Ive been running into situations where companies tell me they only work contingency or a stated fee. What are...

Decrease The Number Of Counteroffers That Fall Off

Published: Aug 23, 2022 12:43 PM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1643
Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Placement, Retainer, Clients, Search

QUESTION: Mike, this year has been tough. More and more candidates are either turning down offers or taking counteroffers. Any quick tips, scripts, or methods to decrease the number of counteroffers t...

Negotiate Fees after a Contract?

Published: Jun 30, 2021 11:53 AM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 2133
Category: Columns, Expert Advice  |  Tags: Negotiation, Contingency, Candidates, Retainer, Clients, Search, Hiring

QUESTION: Would you negotiate fees after a contract was signed, and now the client wants to hire three high-priced individuals? It is a $17 million company, and it would be an investment. - Karen ANS...

Confidential Replacement Retainer Issue

Published: Jun 14, 2021 11:00 AM
By Michael Gionta  |  Viewed: 1592
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Retainer, Search

QUESTION: I have a confidential replacement retainer issue. I have a new client looking for a controller and determined during that search; they want to hire us for a confidential replacement to the V...

5 Eye-Opening Reasons to Outsource Your Marketing to an Agency (Staffing & Recruiting Edition)

Published: Nov 11, 2020 2:21 PM
By Tony Sorensen  |  Viewed: 2140
Category: Expert Advice, Marketing  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, LinkedIn, Retainer, Staffing, Clients, Search, Hiring, Sales

With around 20, 000 staffing and recruiting firms in the country, how does the lone agency stand out in todays competitive market? Hint: The secret isnt much of a mystery; its just having outstanding...

Redesigning Your Website? Why You Need to Work with an SEO

Published: Jun 27, 2018 8:16 PM
By Tony Sorensen  |  Viewed: 1409
Category: Expert Advice, Technology  |  Tags: Social Media, Marketing, Retainer, Search, Sales

Why Do I Need an SEO Firm? When redesigning your website it is vitally important to take SEO into consideration. If your website isnt easy for Google to crawl, doesnt provide a good/ easy UX, portray ...

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