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We've brought together long-time Fordyce fans, new third-party recruiters, and other brilliant minds who are at the top of their game. Our community shares tips, provides feedback, offers solutions, an

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Features on FordyceLetter.com

Salary Offers They Can’t Refuse

How much money, above what an employee’s currently making, does it take to get them to switch jobs? It depends, of course. (And of course, it’s not all about money.) But as part of its 2009 Employee Job Satisfaction report, SHRM (the big association of HR people) asked employees what percentage salary increase would motivate them to [...]

The 10% Flat Fee: Yay or Nay?

On the same day that ExecuNet’s June survey of 145 executive recruiters revealed a 7% drop in confidence (50% compared to 57% last month) over improvement in the executive employment market, along comes a competitor that might make you shudder. An executive recruitment company has just announced its plans to undercut competitors by offering a flat [...]

Introducing…Towers Watson?

Bid a fond farewell to Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby. And an adios to Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. The two companies are merging into a new, publicly listed company called Towers Watson & Co. in an all-stock transaction valued at $3.5 billion. Watson Wyatt CEO John Haley will serve the combined company as Chief Executive Officer, [...]

Bullhorn: Identifying Real Job Orders

RecruitingBlog.com’s Jason Davis and TFL writer and sales coach Dan Fisher have teamed up with Bullhorn to share tips on how to qualify real job orders, particularly during a turbulent economy. “Often, I don’t think recruiters are being honest with themselves,” says Fisher. “When recruiters get a job order, they want to start working on it. They’re [...]

Better Than DVR, Friends. Fordyce TV Trains AND Entertains!

The 7 Levels of Business Development and How to Prosper in Each with Jon Bartos
Top 5 E-Marketing Tips in a Challenging Economy
Hunting and Gathering with Jeff Kaye Partnership Success Stories on Splits Happen A Keen Sense of Recruiting with Margaret Graziano, Episode 2 Next Level Live with Jeff Kaye and Rob Mosley

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D. Drayden

Credit Checks As An Employment Pre-Requisite?

This article references a very touchy subject if you ask me. More often than not, prospective employers are relying solely on the information obtained from one consumer report or another, with tota...

Started by D. Drayden Jul 6.

Dr Simon Harding

Our New Oil and Gas Services

Our new oil and gas services www.chronosconsulting.com ..........

Tagged: think, professionals, advisers, oil

Started by Dr Simon Harding Jul 2.

Thomas F.X. Licari

Recruiters in TX, IL, AZ, NV, and PA (Please Read)

JOIN THE RECRUITERS ASSOCIATION AND GET AN EDGE Our mission is to build a recruiters society like no other! The Recruiter’s Association will deliver low cost, top flight, short burst, recruiter fo...

Tagged: network, association, recruiters

Started by Thomas F.X. Licari Jun 25.

Matthew Haver

Networked Recruiter Networking Event - San Diego, CA – June 30th

If you live in or around San Diego and are in the Recruiting Industry (recruiting, sales, HR) take and hour or two and come out and mingle. Invite anyone you want. Candidates are also welcome. By t...

Tagged: Networked, Recruiter, recruiting, networking, Diego

Started by Matthew Haver Jun 25.

Mark J. Haluska

The Vendor - Client Relationship Video ------- Enjoy !!!!!

For anyone herein who has dealt with clients and business development for any length of time at all, I think you'll get a kick out of this short You Tube Video. It will really strike home with a lo...

Started by Mark J. Haluska Jun 3.

Nastya

Webinar this week: "Boolean Strings for Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn and Twitter"

Sponsored by NPA Worldwide. Cost: $99 Thursday, May 28, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/47162765 May 29, 2009, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT https://www2.gotomeeting.com...

Tagged: webinar, yahoo, twitter, strings, google

Started by Nastya May 27.

Margaret Graziano

Is It A Crime? Making Placements Through Bounty Jobs While On The Clock? 27 Replies

Is it considered Grand Theft? Grounds for Termination? Grounds for Hanging? A very good friend of mine uncovered a long-term employee stealing time, resources and candidates from her. The recruite...

Tagged: Keenhire, Sales Non Competes, Business Ethics, Recruiting Ethics, Ethics

Started by Margaret Graziano. Last reply by Greg Grichuhin Jun 26.

Gavin Chase

Do you know the secret to opening doors as a third party recruiter?

I keep hearing recruitment trainers telling us desk jockeys how to overcome objections with our clients and potential clients. I also hear solid techniques around best practice when trying to nurtu...

Tagged: 2009, forum, fordyce

Started by Gavin Chase May 14.

Vicky Gregory

Intellect is Taking Big Strides!! Intellect Announces Hiring of Patrick Bourgeois as Market Leader, Houston

Hey All, just another release of information on the strides that Intellect is taking!! Stay tuned there is plenty more to come!

Started by Vicky Gregory May 13.

Vicky Gregory

Intellect Announces the Introduction of The ERP Group, an SAP Specialty Staffing Practice

Intellect Announces the Introduction of The ERP Group, an SAP Specialty Staffing Practice May 12, 2009 Intellect Technical Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of The ERP Gro...

Started by Vicky Gregory May 12.

Blog Posts

D. Drayden

Why Should We Hire You, and The 30 Second Pitch!


As a recruiter, we all hear the "not very-well thought out" responses to "why should we hire you" and so forth.
My first piece of praise, would be, you have already baited the hook by applying for the position, the fish took the bait when you got the interview. Now, take an… Continue

Posted by D. Drayden on July 9, 2009 at 6:03am

D. Drayden

"Redefining You!"


At one point or another, I am pretty sure all of us have experienced the "edge of the seat," "nail-biting suspense" of being on the "chopping block." Fearful of getting that dreadful "pink-slip," self evaluation often comes at a time when, let's face it...it's a little t… Continue

Posted by D. Drayden on July 8, 2009 at 1:56pm

Duane Roberts

The birth of the job wanted description

That’s not a typo. I’m not talking about writing a job description. I’m talking about you writing a job wanted description. I’m sure you already have a resume, cover letter and business cards to pass out but here’s a thought - why not create a job wanted description that tells the hiring manager or company exactly who you are, what you do well and what you’re looking for. Let’s discuss how this would differ from a resume.

What are you trying to accomplish? Anyone who reads your job wanted descr… Continue

Posted by Duane Roberts on July 8, 2009 at 1:14am

M.Brennan

Seeking Attorney referral to pursue unpaid Recruiting fee

We are seeking referrals from recruiting or staffing offices for attorneys names who have successfully represented them in recovering unpaid recruiting fees.

Please forward information and comments to: MB@CareersInMedicalDevice.com
772-607-9968 Office

Posted by M.Brennan on June 30, 2009 at 2:31pm — 1 Comment

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Comments on FordyceLetter.com Articles

Comment on The 10% Flat Fee: Yay or Nay? by Neil McNulty

I have read the bio. It is very impressive. But selling search and placement is far different than selling franchises or financial services...things he was a superstar doing. I wish him success because he has the guts to enter this business but, with over 25 years at this, I have seen this model (or very similar variations) at least ten times before. Zero succeeded. However, they also told the Wright brothers that if man was intended for flight... At the end of the day, cash flow is oxygen, and fees between 20 and 30 percent are the entire survival spectrum based upon this industry's 60+ years of trial and error. At 20 percent, a firm barely covers costs at two placmeents per desk per month.

Comment on Dear TFL by Tim Mattis

How do I get a hold of Paul Hawkinson?

Comment on The 10% Flat Fee: Yay or Nay? by Dave Staats

If someone is providing value ,covering costs and making a profit then the numbers don't matter a lot. My own prejudice has me too lazy to sell 30%,absolutely committed to 25% with an engagement fee,willing to do 25% contingency if I do not have to source and scornful of 20%ers and amused by anything less. But that's just me... The only disturbing thing about any of this is that I know a chunk of the oddball pricing models are put forth by people too lazy or too stupid to sell the value of what they do. That's when it bugs me...yet, I know there's some guy somewhere who'll think this about what I just wrote. Que sera sera. As Harry says though...taking on risk makes money...It is just gambling albeit experience is a good trainer for what to gamble on. Look at the insurance industry...

Comment on The 10% Flat Fee: Yay or Nay? by Harry Joiner

We are not talking about reducing fees here. We are simply talking about 1.) taking some of the client's risk out of the transaction, and 2.) making the deal affordable. Do what you want -- but history's greatest marketers (Jay Abraham, Rosser Reeves, David Ogilvy, Gary Halbert, etc) have long preached the gospel of "risk reversal" to increase one's business. Peace, MarketingHeadhunter.com
 
 

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Jordan Rayboy - Big Biller

Jordan Rabyboy is one of my recruiting heroes. Not only was this million dollar Big Biller rookie of the year at MRI when he first came upon the recruiting scene at Sales Consultants Plantation, Florida, but he has maintained his Big Biller status while being totally virtual and traveling around North America in a [...]
 

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