How One Leader Is Winning at Recruiting, Week After Week

Recruiting Conversations

Welcome to Recruiting Conversations! I’m Richard Milligan, and today we’re diving into the strategy a successful recruiting leader is using to hire someone almost every week. This episode is for the one percenters—those who are ready to activate these tips and win at scale.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 - 01:00 - Richard introduces the episode and explains that the insights he’s about to share come directly from a recruiting leader who is consistently hiring about one person per week.

01:01 - 02:30 - The context of a “recruiting leader” is defined: someone managing a team but also responsible for recruiting. Richard emphasizes that the leader discussed here has been following a proven system that is helping them win consistently.

02:31 - 04:00 - Richard introduces the first key component of the system: having a strong social leadership brand. This leader posts daily on social media, communicates directly with recruits, and provides valuable content to attract talent.

04:01 - 06:00 - The second component is using a dialer who calls on behalf of the leader. The dialer’s approach isn’t about selling the company, but instead doing research and connecting based on shared values between the recruit and the leader.

06:01 - 08:30 - Richard explains how this dialer system works: the dialer introduces the leader as someone who shares core values with the recruit and sets up a five- to ten-minute, no-recruitment-allowed phone conversation.

08:31 - 10:00 - The third component is the next-step process. The leader follows a consistent system, starting with a brief phone call, moving to a face-to-face meeting, and potentially to an office visit. This process helps close candidates quickly.

10:01 - 12:00 - Richard discusses the importance of right-brain recruiting—getting recruits to feel that the leader and opportunity are right for them, which speeds up decision-making.

12:01 - 14:00 - A critical part of the system is follow-up. Richard explains how simple follow-up messages sent after setting an appointment (including a LinkedIn profile link) can significantly improve the chances of recruits showing up to meetings.

14:01 - 16:00 - Richard shares that this system has been so successful because it focuses on little things, like strong phone scripts and a defined next-step process, which many recruiting leaders overlook.

Key Takeaways

1. Social Leadership Brand: Posting consistently on social media and positioning yourself as an attractive leader helps draw in recruits.
2. Dialer System: Having a dialer connect with recruits based on shared values leads to meaningful conversations without the pressure of recruitment.
3. Next-Step Process: A clear process of moving recruits through stages (from phone call to office visit) ensures momentum and quick closures.

Recruiting success doesn’t have to be complicated. This three-pronged strategy—building a strong social brand, using a dialer to initiate contact, and following a clear next-step process—can help you consistently bring in top talent. Remember, recruiting is about perfecting the little things.

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