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I recently filled this job in two different regions for our client! It’s their standard field sales position, so it’s something I’ve worked on several times in the past and where I feel I’ve got my strongest network of potential candidates.
This time was especially exciting because one of the roles was filled by a candidate I first talked to TWO YEARS AGO! Our client met with the candidate shortly after my initial call with him, but nothing was available at the time, so we agreed to keep in touch. He and I emailed and chatted quite a few times during that period – I found out I was pregnant, went on maternity leave and returned to work before anything became available! Thankfully, when you’re connecting with individuals who are already happily employed, they’re very patient. When the client said they were ready to start a confidential search, I called him again and we re-engaged him with our client. Things moved fast this time!
This is another fantastic testament to the power of hiring a retained recruiter to build a bench/pipeline of candidates for a typical position (w/multiple FTE’s) within a company. We can even do this for our clients using a short-term contract. We’ll identify great candidates for the role, make the introductory conversations, then turn over all contact info to the client at the end of the contract. Of course, at that point, relationship maintenance is up to the client – and that is the key to this long-term success! Building a network of qualified individuals at the right level and having those introductory conversations will fast track the hiring process to the final stages of interviewing when a position becomes available! In this instance, the client was able to hire our candidate before their current employee left, resulting in ZERO gap between the new and exiting sales consultant.
If I’ve connected with you regarding this job, thank you for your time! I appreciate both the opportunity to learn more about you, as well as the chance to introduce you to our client. As I told you when we spoke, let’s keep in touch! You never know when something might become available.
Our search criteria has changed quite a bit, so I’ve updated this post.
We just kicked off a new client and are excited to announce an immediate search for an IT Business Analyst! Our client specializes in offering a variety of medical billing services and is headquartered in Columbus.
If you’re looking for a job with a company that is experiencing rapid growth, where you can expect the functions of your role to evolve quickly, this could be the job for you! Our client is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented business analyst with a background in information. Programming background is not required, but the ability to understand and interpret technical data is crucial!
The primary focus will be on systems analysis and process support; specifically, by providing advanced support and management of medical billing databases. Our client will provide training on medical billing industry-specific areas such as CodeRyte and CPU! In addition, you’ll have a critical role in client implementations as well as a variety of other projects. (This role is key in providing business analysis; it’s unlikely you would do much if any programming or coding. However, you’ll need to have basic administrator-level or super-user understanding of databases.)
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Are you a good match for this job? Send me an email to tell me why and be sure to attach a resume!
I promise they will forgive you.
I wish I could go on interviews with our candidates so I could meet them outside the client’s building and collect all of their electronic devices before they step into the building. Even if your network is relatively drama-free, I can’t describe the incredible impact such small devices can have on your success.
Use all available technology to land yourself an interview, but don’t take it with you into the building. That’s right. Don’t even take your smartphone out of the car. No matter how discreet you are about checking it while you’re waiting in the lobby or (even worse) in a conference room for your interviewer, it makes you look distracted at best and at worst it makes you look like you have somewhere more important to be. LEAVE IT IN THE CAR. If it’s a half-day or full-day interview, it’s likely they’ll give you a few breaks and you can walk out to your car to check for any new messages.
Leaving devices in the car makes a positive impression with your potential employer that you are attentive, but it also allows you to focus on the interview, instead of worrying about what’s happening back at the office or with friends, family. Job-seekers (and recruiters) are working hard to get to that interview stage these days, so grant yourself the time to focus your attention entirely on interviewing. You’ve worked hard for it!
Hi! I'm Jessica. I believe that recruiting (when done correctly) is about creativity, minimizing limitations and applying new methods to make the whole hiring & job search process a little more efficient for everyone. In this blog, I will focus on recruiting and how HR, jobseekers and recruiters can make the hiring process a little smoother – and maybe a little more fun!
