Recruiting Resources

Communication in a Recruiter Network

by Sarah Freiburger

image of business telephoneJoining any organization or membership is a great first step in expanding networking capabilities and building relationships as well as revenue. Independent recruiters join split placement networks to not only build relationships, but trading partners. In those networks especially, proper contact is key. These tips are brought in part by NPAworldwide’s member services manager, Marcia Bateman, along with comments by actual members of the network. Read the rest of this entry »


Recruitment From a Different Perspective

by Amy Teske

On February 2nd, according to American folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow, then the spring season will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and winter weather will persist for six more weeks.  A Hollywood movie was based on this folklore- Groundhog Day. It reminded us that we really do only have one chance in life to do the right thing and make the right decisions. In the movie, Bill Murray would wake up and repeat the same day over and over. He realized he had a fresh start every day to correct wrong decisions by simply going to sleep and waking up the next day. Read the rest of this entry »


Great Interview Questions for Recruiters to Ask

by Veronica Blatt

conference-table-300It seems to me that interviewing skills are all over the table. Sometimes I hear that candidates “don’t interview well,” and I’m sure that’s true. However, I’ve also been through some interviews where it could be fairly said that the INTERVIEWER didn’t interview well either! Since interviews are such a critical component of the hiring process, everyone could stand to improve their interviewing skills – candidates, clients, and recruiters alike. Below are some interview questions for recruiters to ask that will help assess talent more accurately. Read the rest of this entry »


How Important Are Reference Checks?

by Liz Carey

BBX50H7QEZAdapting to new hiring practices is a necessity for any business or recruitment partner to thrive in this competitive landscape. And one of the things constantly changing is the role and importance of pre-employment reference checks in today’s workplace.

Reference checks allow a recruiter to get independent insight about a candidate’s previous on-the-job performance. It verifies the information provided by the candidate on their resume and during the interview. You can also use this information to sell your candidate to your client. Read the rest of this entry »


Using Appreciative Inquiry in Recruitment

by Amy Teske

Appreciative Inquiry Appreciative Inquiry is about the search for the best in people, their organizations, and the world around them. It is a way to solve problems by looking at what is going right, rather then what is going wrong.

It is easy to be negative. Things sometimes don’t go the way we plan. Deals collapse, communication can be amiss and certainly plans fall through. Read the rest of this entry »


What Are We Really Doing Here?

by Veronica Blatt

GTDKKKRP55-300Our guest blogger is Judy Tilmont, owner of JST Search Group in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) and a member of the NPAworldwide Board of Directors. JST Search Group places professionals in a wide range of manufacturing, engineering, operations, and finance roles.

I love a new year. Everything about it speaks to excitement. It’s a new start, a time for reflection, resolution and goal setting. As recruiters, we look forward to the new year more than most. Our clients have new budget dollars, which usually translates to new hires. They are eager to talk with us about their openings. They want butts in the seats before someone else lays claim to that budget. Read the rest of this entry »


5 Most Popular Recruitment Blogs of the Year

by Veronica Blatt

Blog-Computer-KeyWe are on hiatus until January. In case you missed them, here is a recap of our most popular recruitment blogs of the year:

Top 10 Reasons to Call a Professional Recruiter – Some clients take a DIY approach to their hiring needs. Hiring a professional recruiter is smart for a lot of reasons – this post features ten of the biggest. One of the most important reasons: your time is money – you may think recruitment is “free” if you aren’t paying a professional, but your time has a definite dollar value. Read the rest of this entry »


5 Ways Recruiting is Like Star Wars

by Veronica Blatt

toy-light-saberToday’s guest blogger is Liz Carey, network coordinator for NBN. NPAworldwide and NBN merged in September 2014, and our two networks are working toward a full integration effective January 1, 2016. We are happy to have Liz as a regular part of our blogging team.

In honor of the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and in the spirit of all things Star Wars, here’s some wisdom from some of our favorite characters to help guide your recruiting.

“Do…or do not. There is no try” – Yoda Read the rest of this entry »


Presents vs. Presence

by Veronica Blatt

SW_Carrie-Martinez-300Today’s blogger is Amy Teske, NPAworldwide Membership Engagement Manager. Amy joined the NPAworldwide staff in June 2015. We’re happy she’s here, and happy for the extra blogging horsepower as well!

Where do you find yourself this 2015 holiday season? While trying to close deals, make connections and tie up loose ends—are you giving presents or being present? Which is more important to you as a recruiter? Read the rest of this entry »


Sales and Marketing Tools Recruiters Love : Clearslide

by Sarah Freiburger

csPeriodically in the sales and marketing world, we come across a tool or program that makes our lives that much easier, and anything that makes sales and/or marketing easier is a win in my book. I use the tool Clearslide to load PowerPoint presentations about our recruitment network, and then I am able to send them to an email address in a professional online format rather than as an attachment. Read the rest of this entry »


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