Candidate Control
Client Control
General
100

When should we learn the majority of information about a candidate? 

From the first time we speak with them

100

When should you exercise client control when working on a role?

All throughout the process

100

Names three pieces of crucial information we can gain from candidates and clients we have good control over?

  • Job leads
  • Client Introductions
  • Candidate referrals
  • Market / competitor information
  • Information on interview processes.
  • Honest understanding of true motivations.
200

What is the best way to build credibility and rapport with a candidate?

In-person meeting

200

This technique refers to the ability to focus completely on a speaker, understand their message, comprehend the information and respond thoughtfully.

Active Listening

200

Name three examples of why a candidate is looking to make a move?

  • Money
  • Growth opportunity
  • Title
  • Large/Smaller Firm
  • Restructuring
  • Management
300

How do we ensure ongoing inactive candidate control?

-Regular contact

- Effective Database management (recording notes, and regular touch points)

300

This technique refers to asking questions that require more than one word answers.

Open ended questions

300

Name three examples of why a client is looking to make a hire?

  • Replacement position / restructuring
  • Growth of the firm
  • Additional resources need to cover the workload
  • Need for a subject matter expert on a topic
400

Name 3 bits of information we can share with candidates to build rapport.

- Current market trends

- Information on competitors

- Advice on their resume

- Advice on their job search

-Compensation information 

- Interview advice / preparation 

- Future career path possibilities

400

What assumptions can be made when working directly with a client on a role?

Never make assumptions!

400

Name 3 reasons on why a deal would fall apart at offer stages?

  • Lack of communication
  • Change in requirements from client or candidate
  • Time
  • Competing offer
  • Compensation
  • Failure to emphasize the opportunity 
  • Change of thought
  • Family
500

Which is most important to know about candidates for control? Location, comp expectations, role expectations, progression ambitions?

All of them, and everything else.

500

Name 3 modes of communication that would allow you to gain client control from most effective to ineffective. 

1. In-person meeting

2. Phone Call

3. Email

500
Before you start working on a role, what process should you follow to review the job order. 

Qualifying a role