Bridging the Gap: Recruiters, Candidates, and Finding the Perfect Fit

Recruiting is all about making successful connections. Great recruiters understand the needs of both companies (clients) and job seekers (candidates). The hard work lies in creating a perfect match, where the candidate thrives in a new role and the company gains a valuable asset.

The Challenge: Clear Communication on Both Sides

There's a common frustration: candidates feel unheard after applying, while companies receive applications from unqualified or geographically incompatible candidates. This can be easily addressed with better communication.

Solutions for a Smoother Process

Companies: Be specific in job postings. Clearly state required skills and the desired location. This saves everyone's time!

Candidates: Read job descriptions thoroughly. Only apply if your qualifications and location align with the requirements.

By following these steps, we can create a smoother recruitment process where everyone benefits: companies find the talent they need, and candidates land their dream jobs.

For assistance I can be reached at 973-627-1888 or

lance@rpssearchgroup.com

 "The winds of entitlement and blame continue to blow, but one by one we can choose to stand on an idea that still works and is the right thing to do: Personal Accountability. It's never too late to embrace this life-changing principle." - John Miller, author of “QBQ!”

Stop the Blame Game and Start Taking Charge:
We've all heard it: colleagues blaming each other, clients complaining about service, and leaders pointing fingers. This negativity can be contagious, pulling us into a cycle of blame, complaint, and procrastination. We might even blame external factors like the economy for our struggles. However, these behaviors only hinder progress.
As the book "QBQ" highlights, a lack of personal accountability fuels an epidemic of negativity. Achieving goals, thriving in competition, and nurturing development relies heavily on taking ownership of our actions and choices.

I experienced this firsthand during a high-level search when the parameters shifted unexpectedly. I initially questioned the change and worried about the candidates' reactions. But then, I caught myself complaining and realized I was slipping into negativity.
Instead, I shifted my focus. Instead of "why," I started asking "how": How can I make this search a success? How can I adapt to ensure a positive outcome? How can I turn this into an opportunity?
By asking empowering questions, I formulated a plan that included open communication with the candidates. They embraced the changes and the search concluded successfully.

It's easy to fall into negativity, but by focusing on solutions and taking action, we take the first step towards personal accountability. As John Miller says, "It's never too late to accept responsibility." Imagine a world where everyone embraces this principle!

How can I help you start your journey towards personal accountability?

Lance Incitti
lance@rpssearchgroup.com

 Mistakes are for Learning

“A winner is big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them and strong enough to correct them.”  - John Maxwell

Many of you may recognize John Maxwell as the author of “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” and “The 17 Indispensable Laws of Teamwork.” His quote above is very timely as 2023 ends and we begin 2024.  The new year is a great time for a fresh start.

As I look back at 2023 and if I were to list all of the mistakes I made in 2023, I could fill a number of newsletters with that list. I also came to the realization that I had made some of the mistakes more than once.  You can imagine that I was not too thrilled when I made that discovery. However, I can now look at those mistakes and learn from them and correct them. It is never too late to learn and grow. Each and every one of you has the opportunity to review 2023 and no matter how difficult and trying it was for you, take a moment to record even the most insignificant accomplishment and celebrate the success!

 Preparation is the Key to Success

Over my 35 plus years as a recruiter I have planned my work and then worked my plan on a daily basis. That being said, there are always emergencies and last minute changes to deal with; but I always had a plan to go back to.

 

Much has been written about how to ace an

interview and get the job. Part of my daily plan is to set aside time to

discuss interview preparation with candidates going out on interviews and

preparing the client to meet the candidate. I cannot tell you how many

times a client did not want to take the time to hear about a candidate, and

even more surprising was how many times I heard from a candidate that they had

never blown an interview and did not need my assistance and guidance.

 

Needless to say, the interviews did not go well and both the clients and candidates were looking to me for answers. My response was and is that preparation is the key to success.

 

If you need guidance and/or assistance, please feel free to reach out.

 

lance@rpssearchgroup.com

 Attitude is Everything

“To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?”

- Katherine Graham

  

As I talk to candidates and clients it never ceases to amaze me how many people are not are happy, satisfied or in any way fulfilled with their jobs or careers. Over the years I have learned that happiness or comfort is a state of mind. Having spent a number of years in the Army and many nights in a pup tent sleeping on the ground I learned that I could be quite happy and comfortable if I was dry and had something to eat. On the other hand in the corporate world I could be dry and have a lot to eat and not be happy or comfortable. It is simply a matter of your attitude and how you react to your environment.

 

I have been an executive recruiter for 35 plus years and have been through four downturns in the economy; and to say the least, the past 36 months have been the most difficult and trying of my career! However, I know that my ultimate goal as a recruiter is to improve the lives of the clients and candidates I work with on a daily basis. Only I can control my attitude and how I look at the current state of affairs.

 

If the clients and candidates that I speak to on a daily basis would just take a moment to really stop and think about what they can control, they would be in a better place. They should realize that they cannot control the economy, the weather, and perhaps what others think or feel or say about them. However, what each and everyone of can control is how they look at things and how they react to them. If you control your own thoughts, words, and actions you will find that your attitude will become positively contagious to those around you.

 

I can be reached at 973-627-1888 or lance@rpssearchgroup.com

Lance

 Worry or Take Control

“If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.”

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie was born in 1888 in Missouri and was educated at Warrensburg State Teachers College. As a salesman he traveled to New York and began teaching communications classes to adults. In 1912 his world-famous course was born. Carnegie is known for many best sellers including “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

The past few years have been, to say the least, troubling. There is no doubt in my mind that layoffs, job changes, employee staffing needs have caused many of you to worry about those very same issues. We cannot control everything that happens in our lives sp I might suggest following Carnegie’s quote and take control of the things that are within your control.

If I can be of assistance in any way, please use the following link to schedule a time for us to have a short chat. I am here to serve your needs either as a client or candidate.

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Lance

 

“Discipline is the difference between goals and accomplishments.”

-- Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn was a motivational speaker and a sales trainer. His quote above is one of many that are geared to goals and accomplishments.

During my 35 plus years as an executive recruiter, I have had the opportunity to follow the careers of many professionals who have developed into the “A” players of their industry. It is not difficult to see that it was discipline and focus that set these individuals apart and put them in the “A” player category.  Every time I talk to these “A” players I hear success in their voices. I see leadership in their actions and their accomplishments are the exclamation point on their career.

“A” players are the hidden talent that “A” managers want to hire and I like to represent   “A” players.

 

 Lance