We are taking a break from the blog this week and enjoying an extended holiday break. Below are the most-read posts of 2023 on the independent recruiter blog so you can catch up on your reading over the next week or so. We’ll be back with new content in early January. Thank you for your continued readership and support.
- Contingency Search and Retained Search Agreements for Recruiters—A comparison of pricing models for an independent recruiter to consider, plus access to a fee agreement template jointly created by the American Staffing Association (ASA) and the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
- 20 Questions You Need to Ask When Qualifying a Job Order—Originally appearing on our blog in 2017, this post has seen renewed interest this year as many recruiters are investing more time in client development.
- 12 Steps to Follow to Start a Recruiting Business—This is a long-form post that offers an in-depth tutorial on what it takes to start a recruitment firm from scratch, from a self-assessment to competitive research and more. Includes plenty of links to related content.
- 8 Guarantee and Refund Policies—Here are some common guarantee and refund policies that an independent recruiter can consider implementing. From pro-rated cash back to free replacements, there are many ways to stand behind your work and support your client if a candidate falls off.
- How to Sell Your Staffing Agency (And Why Contract Staffing Is a Must)—Contract staffing supplies steady cash flow and a solid asset. If your retirement exit strategy involves selling your business, contracting creates tangible value that attracts buyers.
- Backdoor Recruitment Process—A backdoor hire is when a client hires a candidate presented by a recruitment firm without paying the recruitment firm and honoring the terms of the agreement they signed. Technology can help protect you by alerting you when a possible backdoor hire has occurred.
We will continue to offer a variety of content in 2024, primarily addressing the needs of an independent recruiter audience with occasional posts intended for clients and job seekers. Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday season, and best wishes for a successful New Year!
Fantastic roundup! The Independent Recruiter Blog’s insights on tech in recruitment and client relationships were spot-on in 2023. The diverse topics covered were a great resource. Excited to see what 2024 brings!