Comments on: It Isn’t Over Until The Boss Knows http://www.ere.net/2005/08/09/it-isnt-over-until-the-boss-knows/ Recruiting News, Recruiting Events, Recruiting Community, Social Recruiting Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:41:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Brittany Dean http://www.ere.net/2005/08/09/it-isnt-over-until-the-boss-knows/comment-page-1/#comment-4017 Brittany Dean Tue, 09 Aug 2005 05:39:00 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2005/08/09/it-isnt-over-until-the-boss-knows/#comment-4017 I smile fondly when I read this article. My former associates laughed at me because I was famous for not discussing my placements/hires until they successfully started the job. Let's face it - at the end of the day, we're dealing with people and people have emotions, and emotions change. Part of our job in developing relationships is to be able to anticipate those emotions. (In my humble opinion) A good recruiter should know their candidate inside and out. We should be able to anticipate what candidate is going to need to 'consult with their better half' before accepting a job, what candidate will immediately accept an offer on the spot, and we should always know what all of their hot buttons are. We must close, close, and close again - and this includes seeing them through resignation. Why wrap a package and not put a bow on it - finish the process. Fortunately, I had great training and this included no celebrating until the deal is sealed. Brittany I smile fondly when I read this article. My former associates laughed at me because I was famous for not discussing my placements/hires until they successfully started the job. Let’s face it – at the end of the day, we’re dealing with people and people have emotions, and emotions change. Part of our job in developing relationships is to be able to anticipate those emotions.

(In my humble opinion) A good recruiter should know their candidate inside and out. We should be able to anticipate what candidate is going to need to ‘consult with their better half’ before accepting a job, what candidate will immediately accept an offer on the spot, and we should always know what all of their hot buttons are. We must close, close, and close again – and this includes seeing them through resignation. Why wrap a package and not put a bow on it – finish the process.

Fortunately, I had great training and this included no celebrating until the deal is sealed.

Brittany

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