The Lone Recruiter

As a recruiter you know what goals you're chasing and what you're going to do with the commission. But I think it can be easy to forget the fundamentals that sit underneath goal setting. As outlined in James Clear's Atomic Habits, we don't rise to the goals we set, we fall to the strategies and the structures that we set. And I just think that's so absolutely bang on. Listen in for: 👉 Motivationa...

Is your terms of business competitive? There may be clauses you haven't thought of or included that could really benefit you. We were really lucky to obtain, 11 or 12 sets of terms of business from various recruitment agencies around Sydney. So I've put together 5 clauses that sit outside the norm that you may not be using that you could really benefit from. This episode goes into: 👉 The strength...

Today marks our 50th episode of The Lone Recruiter and it's a very special one as I interview my recruiting north star Michelle White. Michelle is the godmother of specialist recruitment, she started out as a recruiter and now works at Empowered Decision where she excels at: career consulting & mentoring, career development, professional development, leadership mentoring, recruitment agency tr...

Now today I want to remind you to never, ever, ever give up on your recruitment deals. Too often, and you're guilty of this, I'm guilty of this. But we give up on deals when we shouldn't. We give up on deals when we're nearly at the finish line. In this episode, I'll give you a few tips and a few examples of where we haven't given up on deals and we've succeeded. Tune in to hear: 👉 How to be pers...

Are you struggling to find quality candidates in this market?  Today, I want to give you 14 ways that you can source a candidate. It's not revolutionary but sometimes you just forget and need a reminder. Hopefully there are also some additional recruitment tips that you haven't been doing that will help you. Listen in to find out: 👉 What actions you should be taking to fill Tier 1 and Tier 2 role...

Do you want to make energy one of your superpowers? I've realised that energy is one of my superpowers. So in today's episode I outline simple but highly effective hacks to become more energised and happier.  As recruiters our nervous systems do tend to vibrate quite highly because of the highs and lows of the job. So we need to have tools to manage this. Tune in to hear: 👉 Tips on how and when t...

There’s 30% of 2023 remaining, that's just under a third, that's a lot, right? In this episode I want to motivate you to make sure you finish your recruitment year strong, rather than starting to wind down. If you've had a rubbish year so far. It's still possible to make September, October, November and December the best months that you've ever had in recruitment. Even if you've had a cracking yea...

If you've ever had a client delay an interview and then miss out on the perfect candidate, you need to listen to this episode. We all know, that if you're not lining up interviews between clients and candidates, then you're not making money. Time kills deals, so in this episode I give you three tips for getting your client to interview your candidate today. We look at: 👉 Various ways to give your...

Today I discover some absolute pearls of wisdom around how we should be managing candidates for better recruitment results. This episode continues my mission to interview 100 Recruiters to determine the ultimate recipe for recruitment success. I speak with Krystle Parker, a recruitment specialist and people leader with over 15 years of industry experience and a proven track record of owning and ma...

If you’re not already doing this simple but genius hack, you should be! Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? In this short and informative episode you’ll find out how to save yourself a hell of a lot of time. Whether you're in engineering, accounting, or any other field, this technique will boost your efficiency. Tune in as I run through: 👉 How I design my day to maximise effici...

In this episode I unpack how to maximise your recruitment deals by curating your LinkedIn feed to increase your interactions with clients and candidates. I share my top 10 organisations or people to follow on LinkedIn in order to grow your network and make your feed WORK for your recruitment desk. Hear more about: 👉 How you can avoid being forgotten 👉 The value these recommended LinkedIn follows...

Today, I got schooled in what makes a successful recruiter in the blue-collar labour hire sector (in a good, full of laughs kind of way) as it’s a whole different ballgame to what I do in white collar perm! Today on my mission to interview 100 Recruiters to determine the ultimate recipe for recruitment success I speak with Richard Barrett, who is a successful blue-collar labour hire recruiter from...

In Episode 40 of The Lone Recruiter podcast, join host Brett Clemenson as he reveals a mentally game-changing approach to achieving your recruitment targets. Tune in and find out: 👉 How the '10X Rule' from Grant Cardone can revolutionise your goal-setting strategy. 👉 Tactics to overwrite the tendency we all have to significantly underestimate what effort and energy goes into hitting our targets....

This episode highlights 6 simple yet effective methods for recruiters to craft a comprehensive salary guide. Whether you're an independent recruiter seeking guidance or aiming to establish authority in your niche, The Lone Recruiter podcast offers strategies to help you stand out. Listen here to impress candidates and clients by creating an accurate salary guide. If you received any value from thi...

Today on Top Recruitment Biller Secrets, I speak to Legal Specialist Recruiter, Colin Faulkner from Scotford Fennessy on my mission to get to the bottom of what the ultimate recipe for recruitment success really is. Tune in to discover: 👉  Colin's top 3 interview questions 👉  Why empathy is such an important tool in recruitment 👉  What Colin did to pull himself out of a slump when a candidate p...

Do your recruitment weeks go up & down? I.e. Fantastic one week, meh the next? There's a reason that happens and in this episode, host Brett Clemenson dives into the delicate balance between celebrating wins and staying focused on the staying consistent with the fundamentals of good recruitment week in, week out. This means NOT letting your ego dictate your actions during good weeks, and ensur...

How much do you really know about Recruitment as an industry? Today's episode delves into some interesting (and slightly random) facts about recruitment & its evolution as an industry. Find out: 👉 Average Fee sizes around the world 👉 Insider information that could elevate your understanding and strategy 👉 Top sectors in which to recruit As usual, if you received any value from this episode,...

If you're new to recruitment and thinking about quitting, this episode is for you. Brett shares his early recruitment experience revealing why he quit his first recruitment job just 6 weeks in and what ultimately made him decide to stay. Listen in hear: 👉 How to overcame doubts, navigated market changes and found success 👉 How to determine what the right recruitment market is for you? As usual,...

This one's for all of you out there that find getting into your Monday that little bit tricky! 👉 In this ep, I want to help you hack your body's energy and crack into your recruitment week with an absolute bang (without having to have natural energy at the same level I do... 😂). You can thank my wife for the inspiration of this little motivational energy hack too. As usual, if you received any v...

Have you ever experienced recruitment burnout? Do you know the signs to look out for? If you're a recruiter seeking strategies to manage stress and become the best in your field, this episode is a must-listen. 👉 Learn how to recognise the signs of burnout, from physical symptoms to emotional indicators. 👉 Discover effective techniques to manage your mental load. With over 16 years of experience...

In this episode you'll hear recruitment strategies and insights from not one but two Bretts! As Brett Knowles from Six Degrees joins us. Brett is a seasoned recruiter who now works as the National Learning & Development and Employee Experience Manager, responsible for directing and delivering all learning and development initiatives at Six Degrees. In this episode you will: 👉 Gain valuable in...

In this episode Brett explores the tangible power of visualisation and its impact on achieving your Recruitment goals. Listen now and discover: 👉 How Brett learnt important lessons about actualising goals from an opera singer. 👉 Why practicing visualisation will enhance your motivation and energy, leading to impressive results. 👉 The importance and value of clear quarterly goals for both revenu...

In our latest episode Brett will empower you with his straightforward approach to improving your client acquisition efforts. Whether you're a new or experienced recruiter, these strategies will yield results. Listen to this episode to: 👉 Find out how to identify the skills and qualifications companies in your client list are seeking 👉 Work out what your recruitment specialisation is Please subsc...

💲 If you want to earn more money, the easiest way to do so is to become a better recruiter. In this episode Brett channels his experience with over 16 years of recruiting to help you excel in the world of recruitment. Brett explores: 👉 How to use your individual traits and strengths to build your recruitment skills 👉 Why consistency and chipping away at your goals is vital 👉 What happens to yo...

In today's ep, Brett runs through his 5-point playbook for planning a successful quarter that will ultimately see you make more placements + hit your recruitment goals. This episode unpacks: 👉 The power of planning your placements (right down to the nitty gritty of how many roles, candidates & clients you need to succeed). 👉 How to increase the number of clients you have 👉 The optimal numbe...