Prevent Mental OVERLOAD with 5 Simple Life Automation Hacks..
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many recruiters juggle endless tasks, switching between emails, job boards, and client calls while their brains feel like a computer stuck on the “wheel of death.” If that sounds familiar, it’s time to reboot your mental CPU. Here’s how recruiters can automate key areas of life to free up brainpower, […]
The Secret to Consistent Success? PLAN for Sh*t Hitting the Fan BEFORE it Does…
Recruitment is a rollercoaster—a champagne and razor-blades kind of business. The highs can be exhilarating, but when a deal falls through, it can gut you. A powerful way to navigate this industry’s ups and downs is to build a recovery plan before you need one. Here’s how to ensure you stay consistent, resilient, and prepared […]
Celebrating Small Wins in Recruitment: Fuelling Motivation, Mindset, and Resilience.
According to psychological research, a massive 60-80% of people minimise, overlook or completely ignore their achievements*. In recruitment, where the road to success is often long and filled with ups and downs, celebrating every achievement—big or small—plays a crucial role in maintaining motivation, a positive mindset, and resilience. Often, recruiters are driven by results but […]
Turn Referees into Candidates with 5 Easy Questions
In recruitment, turning references into candidates is a powerful strategy that can maximise your efforts. Think about it: referees are often experienced professionals, possibly open to exploring new opportunities themselves. By simply asking the right questions during a reference call, you can start them thinking about their prospects—and potentially turn them into your next placement. […]
🔥Micro Goals + Micro Habits + Mindset = HUGE Results..
Let’s start with this – good goal setting & habit creation is not something we’re born with, like anything else, it’s something we learn through success & failure. If you feel like goal setting doesn’t come naturally to you (or maybe it’s that you like to set goals but feel like you never follow through […]
The Key to Mastering your Retainer Pitch (and it’s not the pitch)…
If you’ve ever wondered how to confidently pitch retainers, here’s the first truth: you must be 100% sold on your ability to deliver. Without that conviction, you’ll struggle to win—and fulfil—retained work. When pitching retainers, your goal is to become an advisor, not a seller, guiding your client to see the value of your expertise. […]
Why isn’t your Recruiter Making Money? The 3 Main Issues & how to Solve them..
Whilst we hope to avoid it, every recruitment team has at one point or another, its share of under-performers. But what if you could quickly identify the root cause of their struggles and apply simple, effective fixes? In this blog, we’ll explore the three types of underperforming recruiters, and how to get them back on […]
Record-Breaking in Recruitment: Why Setting and Chasing Records Drives Performance
Records aren’t just for athletes; they’re for anyone striving to be the best in their field. From sports to business, records represent the pinnacle of performance—proof that an individual or company achieved something truly outstanding. In the fast-paced world of recruitment, record-breaking can be a powerful motivator, energising individuals and teams to reach new heights. […]
Stop Limiting Yourself & Achieve Success Faster Than You Think
I want to share a conversation that made me reflect on how we set limits on our own potential. Recently, I spoke to a listener of The Lone Recruiter podcast, and the interaction sparked some interesting insights about self-imposed boundaries, especially when it comes to setting long-term goals in recruitment. The Story: Cross-Market Collaboration I […]
Are your Unconscious Habits destroying your Results?
We often think of habits as small, insignificant actions. But, have you ever wondered if your unconscious habits might be the very things holding you back? As a recruiter or professional in sales, your daily routine is driven by habits, both good and bad. And whether you realise it or not, they have a profound […]
