Get more emails into your target recipient's inbox
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
If you use an automailer from your CRM system or a product like Mailchimp, many of your emails won’t hit the recipients inbox. Worse still, your current email policies may unwittingly be making the situation worse. This is because the ESPs (email service providers) and ISPs (internet service providers) are desperately trying to reduce the amount of spam their clients receive. Their spam-checkers are becoming increasingly sensitive, and yet you can easily avoid many of their traps. This week's guest on the #MARShow is Nick Butcher whose job is to get more of his recruiter clients emails into...
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The Big 360 vs Layered debate
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
One of the big debates in recruitment right now is 360 or Layered. They both have their pros and cons, question is, which is best for you? Well in this episode of the hashtag we will aim to shine the torch in all the dark corners of both models. In the red corner will be Max Learmonth a keen supporter of the 360 approach. In the blue corner is my good self, very much a devotee of the Layered model. We’ll be looking at the best and worst parts of both models and also how to convert from 360 to Layered. Furthermore, we’ll also explore whether it’s possible to run both models side by side....
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How I trebled my profits with 20% less staff
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
Would you like to hear how the owner of a recruitment company trebled his profits but reduced his headcount by 20%? He’d been running his firm for 20 years but then made the decision to convert to a Factory model. And that’s when things began to change. He opted for a blended fulfilment function that was part 360 and part layered, and it operates like clockwork. We are honoured to have Matt Ellis of ENG as our guest on this #MARShow. He’s going to share: - ✅ Why he decided to make the change to a Factory model. ✅ How he blended 360s with a layered team. ✅ What changes...
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How to be a stickier employer (for free)
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
We know that teams that stay together longer become more productive and so more profitable. But how do you do this? Simple, by becoming a sticky employer. This makes it easy for you to attract, retain and motivate the right people. In this edition of the we will be exploring exactly how you do this. The key factors we’ll discuss are: - 1️⃣ the type of people you employ 2️⃣ your selection process 3️⃣ your EVP (includes rewards, culture etc) But there’s one more thing you can do that costs nothing and yet will give you all you need to become stickier. Create an...
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What characteristics make a great recruiters (and how can you tell)
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
What makes a great recruiter and how can you discover whether the person you’re interviewing is one or not? That’s the theme of today'sMike Ames Recruitment Show. Over the years I’ve employed well over 100 recruiters and estimate I’ve interviewed over 1000. I’ve learned some very hard lessons along the way (some cost me a lot of money). But I believe it comes down to a handful of characteristics and some key interview questions to bring them out. So we start by exploring the characteristics I believe all great recruiters have. Then we give you some questions that you can ask in...
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Unlocking the Power of True Networking
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
If the gods decreed all the possessions I'd gathered over the years were to be taken off me, except for one thing it would be this. My network, because with that intact I could get all my other assets back over time. That's the power of a strong network - it makes it easier and quicker to get things done. The problem is, the concept of modern networking has been so watered down that it's hardly recognisable now. In this #MARShow we intend to put that right. I'll be showing you what Real Networking is, not the "attending events and swapping business cards" version that appears popular today....
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How to attract and retain the best recruiters
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
Would you like to know what you have to do to recruit and retain the best recruitment talent out there? If so, check this out. Lysha Holmes (www.linkedin.com/in/lyshaholmesr2r) is our guest on this week’s show. She is a skilled and experienced rec-to-rec professional who has many years’ experience of recruiting recruiters. On the show we focus on drawing upon her vast knowledge and experience in 4 areas: - ❶ What is the market like for hiring recruiters and which direction is it going? ❷ What do agencies have to offer to attract the best recruiters? ❸ What are the common reasons...
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5 Time Management Tips for Busy Recruiters
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
One of the biggest complaints I get from recruitment leaders is “I don’t have enough time to do everything”. If this is you, this show is for you. In the fast-paced world of recruitment, time is our most valuable asset, but the modern world conspires against us. Countless emails flooding your inbox, a never-ending to-do list, firefighting, BD, client care and supporting your team – how can you fit everything in? In this edition of the Julia Doherty is going to be sharing five proven and practical tips tailored specifically for busy recruiters to achieve more results in less...
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How to value and sell your recruitment company
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
When you run a recruitment firm the dream is to sell it but, how likely is this to happen and how much will it be worth? In this episode of the #MARShow we will answer both questions. We’ll also share the characteristics of recruitment companies that are particularly attractive to potential buyers. Well, when I say “we” I mean our special guest, Carl Swansbury, founder and Head of Corporate Finance of corporate finance house Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance. Carl has bought and sold dozens of recruitment companies on behalf of his clients, so he knows a thing or two about it. In the...
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How to build and monetise a business network
The Mike Ames Recruitment Show
This is for anybody who hates attending networking events or feels they don’t get very much from them. The good news is they are optional. A Real Network is a group of people who are willing and able to help you in your personal, and professional lives. Real Networking is the act of building and maintaining that network. But why bother? Because getting introductions and finding help when you need it, are the easiest ways to grow your business. When I started in recruitment, I was on the phone all the time, but my boss (who never made cold calls) had a steady stream of leads phoned in to him....
info_outlineWe know that teams that stay together longer become more productive and so more profitable. But how do you do this?
Simple, by becoming a sticky employer. This makes it easy for you to attract, retain and motivate the right people.
In this edition of the hashtagMARShow we will be exploring exactly how you do this.
The key factors we’ll discuss are: -
1️⃣ the type of people you employ
2️⃣ your selection process
3️⃣ your EVP (includes rewards, culture etc)
But there’s one more thing you can do that costs nothing and yet will give you all you need to become stickier.
Create an offboarding experience.
By asking the right questions in the right way, you can understand the changes you need to become stickier.
This isn’t the old exit interview where you tick a few boxes and wish them well.
This is encouraging your soon-to-be-erstwhile employee to actively criticise anything they feel needs to change.
And what’s more, you’ll thank them for doing so.
To dig deep into this powerful tool, we’ll be joined by Jake Holt, a keen advocate of offboarding.
Added bonus: offering this service to your clients is a real differentiator!