The Lone Recruiter

The Lone Recruiter

By Brett ClemensonBusinessCareers
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The Lone Recruiter episodes

  • Ep 84 - Special Season Finale as Brett Tackles Your Recruitment Questions with Guests Beth and Pete

    Your recruitment questions tackled in this special season finale of The Lone Recruiter podcast.

    Join Beth, Pete and myself in this fun, festive ep as I answer your audience questions!

    Tune in for:

    👉 Strategies for riding the highs and lows of recruitment  when you feel like quitting  
    👉 Advice for how young recruiters can best market themselves
    👉 Looking on the bright side when clients or candidates are rude (like the time we were told by a client to 'jam it')
    👉 My tips for recruiters running a team
    👉 A reminder to keep work in perspective and prioritise loved ones
    👉 Trends and forecasting for 2024. My biggest tip is for recruiters to hit the ground running in 2024 to get in front of their competition

    Thank you for listening to season 1 of The Lone Recruiter, we really appreciate your support. Have a fantastic break, we'll be back in 2024.

    35 min
  • Ep 83 - Breakdown of The Lone Recruiter 2023 Journey

    Thank you for being a part of season 1 of The Lone Recruiter! Most podcasts don't make it past five episodes and we've produced over 80 now!

    Our audience is growing and we're very grateful to you 🙏 


    This is our second last ep of the year, I run through where we started, where we're at and a little about where we're headed in 2024. There's also a Christmas pep talk in the mix!

    Listen in for:
    👉 A look at TLR goals and data on what we've achieved this year
    👉 A reminder to switch off from work and enjoy a relaxing Christmas break
    👉 Looking ahead to 2024 and planning for it to be a killer year!


    7 min
  • Ep 82 - The Importance of Confidentiality for Recruiters

    Confidentiality is vital in our job as recruiters. Our reputation relies on our discretion. However sometimes our clients don't quite see it the same way...


    This ep is about getting clients to understand the importance of confidentiality.

    Tune in for:
    👉 My best tips for coaching clients on how and why they need to respect the recruitment process and not breach candidate confidentiality
    👉  How to fine tune one of your most valuable skills as a recruiter - the ability to keep your mouth shut
    👉 Understanding where clients are coming from when they suggest they would breach a candidate's confidentiality

    As always, if you got any value out of today's episode please like, share and give us a five star review. It really does help us grow.

    9 min
  • Ep 81 - The Greatest Recruitment BD Exercise You Can Do for 2024 Starts Today

    This powerful business development activity will help you hit your 2024 recruitment goals!

    It's a pretty simple exercise but most recruiters won't be doing it, so if you do, you'll have an edge over your competition.


    The objective is to be front of mind for both your clients and candidates.

    Tune in for:

    👉 How you can elevate the humble Christmas card to build goodwill and express gratitude (key is that it's handwritten and personal!)

    👉 Varied approaches for clients you value and clients your pursuing
    👉 Why including candidates in your Christmas card list is beneficial

    I think that this is the single most important BD exercise you can possibly do for 2024 and it starts today. Good luck!

    8 min
  • Ep 80 - One Day in Recruitment Can Change Your Month

    One good day in recruitment can make your whole month!


    You know this, I know this but it can be bloody hard to get to if things aren't going as well as you'd like.

    And that's what happened to me this week. I was feeling a bit flat about where my month was. It was okay, but not where I wanted it to be. So we planned a massive action day.

    And boy oh boy did we get some results!

    Tune in for:
    👉 A call to action (and energy). The results will be worth it
    👉 Tips for tightening your process to secure more recruitment placements
    👉 How to cut through and understand where your market is at

    As always if you got any value out of today's ep, please like, share and give us a five star review. It really does help us grow.

    14 min
  • Ep 79 - Why This Downturn is Not Bad For Recruiters

    It's good to keep this slowdown in context, it has not come as a shock like the GFC or the COVID. We have had more time to prepare and if you haven't yet, it's not too late. This ep looks at some practical actions you can take.


    Tune in for:

    👉 Why you should always have at least three months cash flow in the bank

    👉 Strategies and tip for generating cash flow
    👉 How to recognise if it's time to shift your recruitment market. 
    👉 Steps to take NOW so that you're not hit hard by this economic downturn

    As always, if you got any value out of today's episode please like, share and leave us a five star review.

    12 min
  • Ep 78 - Restraint of Trade Clauses for Recruiters

    Recruiters can experience extreme restraint of trade clauses when they leave a company to go out on their own. This technical ep will help you to know your rights.

    This is not legal advice, it's observation and it's to give you an idea of what you can and can't do. For you to go and make your own assessments and seek your own advice from a professional.

    Tune in for:

    👉 A breakdown of 4 common restraint clauses: non-compete, non solicitation, no poaching and recruiting and confidentiality
    👉 How to avoid blatant breaches of clauses
    👉 Your legal rights when faced with a 12 month restraint clause

    As always, if you got any value out of today's ep, please like, share, follow and give us a five star review.

     

    12 min
  • Ep 77 - Don’t Waste Your Time Worrying About Your Recruitment Competition

    As a recruiter you want to be aware of the competition but not defined by what they're doing.

    This ep is your reminder to play your own game for greater success!


    Listen in for these ideas and more:

    👉 A competition focussed mindset is reinforcing this idea in your mind that you're second fiddle to them

    👉 Self improvement tips and strategies for recruiters
    👉 Why the only competition you should have is yourself yesterday

    As always, if you got any value our of today's ep, please like, share and subscribe as it really does help us grow.

    9 min
  • Ep 76 - You’re Either Making Money as a Recruiter or Leaving it on the Table

    Recruiters! It's 4 weeks till Christmas but do NOT take your foot off the accelerator yet!


    I love this time of year because Nov/Dec are typically two of my most successful billing months. In this ep I discuss the strategy I use to increase my recruitment deals as the year winds down.

    Tune in for:
    👉 Tips for how to prioritise your desk with the tight deadline of Christmas
    👉 Techniques for getting everything you need to get checked off to secure deals before Christmas
    👉 Encouragement and motivation to work hard now so you can have an awesome and relaxing break

    If you got any value our of today's ep please like, share and subscribe. We really appreciate it.

    13 min
  • Ep 75 - Easy Red Hot Resourcing Tip for Recruiters to Find more Candidates

    We all know typos aren’t a good look but sometimes they can unexpectedly deliver the gold for recruiters. 

    In this short, sharp ep I look at the huge number of professionals on LinkedIn that have a typo in their job title and how this can work in our favour.

    Tune in to hear:

    👉 Why if you’re searching for managers you should also be searching for mangers and other potential job title typos 
    👉 How this red hot resourcing tip will open you up to candidates that most other recruiters haven’t found
    👉 Separating the gems from candidates who lack attention to detail

    As always, if you got anything out of this episode please like, subscribe and share it as it really helps us grow.

    5 min

About The Lone Recruiter

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