DOWNLOAD: Checklist for Presenting the Offer
by Mark Whitby
Before you phone your candidate with an offer, review this checklist first. If you want to get your offer to acceptance ratio as close to 1:1 as possible, make sure you do your homework prior to presenting every offer. This checklist gives you the structure and wording to maximize the chances of having your offer accepted. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Work in Progress Spreadsheet
by Mark Whitby
Use this spreadsheet to track your "work in progress" quickly and easily! Helps you to prioritize your live jobs and stay in control of what's happening on your desk. It will even help you predict your pipeline and produce acurate sales forecasts. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Candidate Generation Strategies Workbook
Here is the workbook for the "Candidate Generation Strategies" webcast. It includes all the PowerPoint slides plus space for your own notes. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Weekly Activity Log
by Mark Whitby
Use this form to set and achieve your KPI's (Key Performance Indicators). Fill it in each day, and start a new one every week. The Activity Log helps you to stay focused and disciplined. Plus it enables you to track your key numbers and improve your ratios. For owners and managers, the Activity Log is a performance management tool. If you don't measure it, you can't manage it! . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Key Account Planning Worksheet
by Mark Whitby
Every recruiter thinks he/she has "excellent client relationships." But how well do you really know your client? How much did they spend on recruitment last year? And how much of that budget did they spend with you? If your primary contact left his/her job tomorrow, would you still get all the vacancies from that company? Your competitors have a strategy for winning the business ... do you have one for keeping it? Use this template to write an Account Plan for each of your key clients. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Weekly Time Planner
by Mark Whitby
Be honest - how much of your time is spent on fee-generating activities? Big Billers are more productive than average recruiters because they are extremely disciplined about where they spend their time. Use this template to map out your week and schedule time for important activities such as recruiting calls, marketing calls, etc. The Weekly Time Planner is a simple but effective way to take control of your time and get focused again. Fill it out and pin it to your wall today! . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Characteristics of a Placeable Candidate
by Mark Whitby
Want to maximize your interview: placement ratio? Make sure you cover these key questions with each candidate after every client interview. Failing to ask the right questions at this critical stage in the placement process could make the difference between making or losing your fee! This checklist takes you step-by-step through the conversation so you can spot the buying signals and/or the potential deal breakers . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Checklist for Debriefing the Candidate Post Interview
by Mark Whitby
Want to maximize your interview: placement ratio? Make sure you cover these key questions with each candidate after every client interview. Failing to ask the right questions at this critical stage in the placement process could make the difference between making or losing your fee! This checklist takes you step-by-step through the conversation so you can spot the buying signals and/or the potential deal breakers . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Characteristics of a Qualified Vacancy
by Mark Whitby
Before you invest time and effort on a search, you need to make sure it's properly qualified. Big Billers only work on "grade A" searches that they have a good chance of filling. Average recruiters, on the other hand, get sidetracked with vacancies that are realistically a waste of time. This checklist will help you to evaluate every vacancy and decide whether it's worth working on. To maximize your chances of success, make sure every search you undertake meets most of the following 10 characteristics. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Sample Daily Schedule
by Mark Whitby
Here's a "day in the life" of a successful recruiter. Discover the key activities you must focus on daily and how much time to spend on each activity. As recruiters, our job is to generate fees, and it's easy to get distracted and feel busy without really achieving anything. Your Daily Schedule helps you stay focused, avoid distractions and manage your time more effectively. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Deal Breaker Prevention Checklist
by Mark Whitby
Want to close more deals? Use this checklist to prevent deal breakers and maximize your chances of success. The more of these factors are present, the better your chances of making a placement. The fewer success factors, the greater the risk of a deal breaker. This is really two checklists rolled into one. The left hand column addresses "client control" and the right hand column addresses "candidate control." Big Billers don't leave anything to chance. They cover every factor with every client and every candidate, every time. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Checklist for Debriefing the Candidate Post Interview
by Mark Whitby
Want to maximize your interview: placement ratio? Make sure you cover these key questions with each candidate after every client interview. Failing to ask the right questions at this critical stage in the placement process could make the difference between making or losing your fee! This checklist takes you step-by-step through the conversation so you can spot the buying signals and/or the potential deal breakers. . . . keep reading