Talent Hunters

Storytelling with a heavy emphasis on solving problems with human capital. That's what recruiting is when you look past the job titles and companies.   We aren't just moving talent from one organization to another. We're using all the information at our fingertips to create the ultimate success story, for both the candidates and our clients.   Being great storytellers serves us in every aspect of...

If you've been in this business for decades, you haven't just seen technologies come and go, you've seen entire industries rise and tank, even ones you specialize in.   There's a reason why some recruiters stay relevant even as the industry landscape shifts underneath them - it's mastering the basics, caring about people and being a highly knowledgeable professional.   How do you build strong conn...

In recruiting, the best of the best aren't in the staffing business, they are in the business of search. The 2 might not seem all that different, but they are night and day.   If you're staffing, you're waiting for people to come to you, going after the low hanging fruit and putting people in spots. When you specialize in search and headhunting, you proactively go to the market, identify those har...

Cutting edge technologies can be a threat, a crutch, a challenge or a tool - the choice is ours. The rise of ChatGPT has once again raised the question of whether recruiters are going to be replaced. There are definitely ways AI can disrupt how we do things (and that can benefit us). One thing AI can't generate is the relationship at the heart of this job.   AI can drive efficiency and create syst...

How did Tim Goede take less than a week to get a placement that a company struggled to get for 3 months? By doing what other recruiters aren't willing to - reach candidates by land, sea and air. It's about contacting candidates in every way possible, rather than dialing the phone and giving up when you don't get an initial response.   That level of persistence always pays off, especially when it's...

The rise of tech and the ups and downs of the economy. These have always been the 2 biggest perceived threats to the very survival of recruiters.   Every single time a piece of technology becomes a part of our jobs, there's a concern that we might become obsolete. First it was fax machines and computers, then it was LinkedIn, internal hiring schemes and now it's AI.   What allows a recruiter to ha...

The secret to building a search business that keeps clients coming back is simple. It's all about developing a process centered on listening. Silence isn't a bad thing - especially when it allows you to pull out the vital nuggets that lead to a great placement.   For father and son duo Gordon and Drew Schmidt, the process is based on 4 words at the heart of everything they do - culture-focused, ta...

Figure out a dig and immerse yourself in it. That's what recruiters are told to do if they want to succeed. What if you could succeed by diversifying, and serving multiple markets across continents?   For Stephen Kennedy, working in different niches actually keeps him sharp in a way specializing never could. In specializing, we sometimes run the risk of becoming complacent; we forget to ask the im...

Taking skilled talent to the marketplace and providing value. That's the tried and true recipe for success in recruiting. When we've had a long run of success, it's easy to get away from what got us to the top in the first place, but the market has a way of reminding us.   Staying committed to marketing, making our clients businesses better, and never making it about the money solves every problem...

Recruiting in renewable energy is much like riding a rollercoaster - or rather, a solar-coaster. It's an emerging market with a lot of activity, and at the same time, an industry feeling the tight squeeze of a talent shortage.   Without enough talent to go around and employers in need of the best, recruiters find themselves in a tough position. They need to have challenging but tactful conversatio...

Before covid made it a hot topic, the supply chain wasn't something a lot of us ever really thought about. We never had to think about efficiency, interruptions and certainly not the people who work to keep all the global logistics running.   That is unless, you're Jason Breault - who has made search in this critical field his life's work. He can walk into Target, notice a lack of cherry ChapStick...

In 2023, cybersecurity is a $202 billion industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs. It's hard to imagine that it was once a fledgling sector, but back in 2009 when Al Lerberg chose it, that's exactly what it was.   "Up and coming" was how cybersecurity was once described. Today, it's a dominant, mainstream niche that shows no signs of slowing down, especially when it comes to jobs. Al saw that e...

A combination of family legacy and a love for an industry that's changing thousands of lives. This is what drives Colleen and Cameron Huffman, a team who are passionate about their heartfelt niche, and helping doctors in this field find their dream job.   It's not just about placements. Each relationship - each hire doesn't just touch one life. It furthers the fight against age-related macular deg...

If you're great at your profession, but yearn to build something for the next generation, stacking search on top of your practice provides an incredible opportunity. CPA, Fredrick Lynch had success in his practice, but wanted to do something for his daughters. Now, he gets to continue in an industry he knows really well, help businesses find those purple squirrels, and also set up for a bigger imp...

In the world of nuclear and defense, putting people in the right seats on the right bus is as high-stakes as it gets. That makes it challenging, but also highly rewarding.   Not only is your job advancing businesses, but it's also giving our nation's warfighters a chance at an amazing career.   Why is Sarah Gagliostro so passionate about this industry? What's it like running a business with your s...

When you've spent your corporate career specializing and thriving in an industry you love, why not build your search business in the same space? The more you know your industry, the easier it is to spot A+ talent and build trust, and the easier it is to run your business.    The opportunity to continue in an industry he's passionate about from the other side of the desk has been a powerful driver...