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In this episode of Recruiting Better Podcast, host Ben Browning dives into the intricacies of modern recruitment strategies. Drawing from his extensive experience training over a thousand recruiters, Ben shares actionable insights on how to increase fill rates, secure exclusive contracts, and transition from a transactional recruiter to a trusted partner.

Through captivating examples and proven methodologies, Ben demonstrates how recruiters can position themselves as indispensable allies to their clients. From improving hiring strategies to navigating market challenges, this episode offers invaluable advice for both novice and seasoned recruiters aiming to enhance their impact in the recruitment world.

Key Takeaways:

Breaking the Cycle: Why recruiters fill only a fraction of the roles they work on and how to change that dynamic.

Transitioning to a Trusted Partner: The importance of positioning yourself as a high-value consultant rather than a transactional recruiter.

Effective Sales Methodology: The four-step process to address hiring challenges, understand the impact, and deliver measurable results.

Case Studies for Success: Real-life examples of how recruitment leaders improved margins, increased retention, and enhanced client satisfaction.

Proactive Recruitment: Why engaging clients outside of active hiring periods creates long-term value and stronger relationships.

Current Challenges in Recruitment: The inefficiencies of contingent recruitment and their impact on fill rates and profitability.

Focusing on Metrics: The importance of measurable outcomes like time-to-impact, quality of hire, and client satisfaction.

Noteworthy Quotes:

"Recruiters are doing too much work for too little return—most only fill 19% of their roles." – Ben Browning

"Dropping fees from 20% to 15% cuts revenue by 25% and profit by nearly two-thirds." – Ben Browning

"Being a transactional recruiter makes you a 'nice to have'—not an essential partner." – Ben Browning

"The best recruiters don’t just fill roles; they solve hiring problems at a strategic level." – Ben Browning

"Hiring managers with live vacancies are the hardest to sell to—you're competing with noise." – Ben Browning

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Episode Highlights

[00:00:41 ]Introduction: Why most recruiters struggle with low fill rates

[00:02:46] The financial impact of low-commitment, contingent recruitment

[00:04:58] Moving from transactional recruitment to strategic partnerships

[00:07:30] Positioning yourself as a trusted advisor from the start

[00:10:45] Why hiring managers with live vacancies are the hardest to sell to

[00:14:49] Asking strategic questions to uncover client needs

[00:15:40] The four-step process top recruiters use for high-commitment business

[00:20:02] Case study: Linking hiring speed to business success

[00:24:56] How discovery-led sales drive higher fill rates and exclusivity

[00:27:01] Case study: Increasing profit margin from 10% to 37%

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Ben Browning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbrowningrec/ 

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