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This week we're lucky to be joined by Pam Isles of Jive Recruitment!

In this episode you'll hear all about how Pam launched her business during a global pandemic - and all the fears and obstacles she's overcome to make Jive Recruitment a success. You'll also hear all about how Pam prioritizes and manages her day to deliver a perfect blend of professional success and personal fulfillment.

Enjoy!

This week we catch up with the wonderful Jon Brooks of The Value Advantage - and discover the secrets to billing with bigger fees and margins in recruitment. 

We uncover the psychological science behind charging more - and how at the core, providing meaningful value to your clients is the cornerstone of that.

Listen out for the answers to these key questions:

• How do you scientifically analyse the cracks in your pricing model?
• Should you ever "undercut" your competition?
• How can you overcome a pricing objection from a client?
• Should you ever bend your pricing model for a client?
• How should you start when negotiating your fees?
• How do you fully optimise your pricing model and strategy?

I'm sure you'll find the episode fascinating and insightful - don't be afraid to share it with those who you think could really benefit!

Don't forget to subscribe if you aren't subscribed already - and we'll catch you next week with another great voice from the world of recruitment.

Today we’re going to be hearing from award winning recruitment marketeer Kris Holland of Charlton Morris. Kris started working at Charlton Morris as a recruiter - and now heads up their marketing department. 

After winning at the prestigious 2021 Recruiter Awards just a few weeks ago, Kris joins us to reflect on his approach, how he’s chosen to do things differently, and how leveraging consultants expertise can maximise your marketing. 

You'll discover:

• How to market yourself as a recruiter (and how not to)
• What it takes to change the industry for the better
• How to sell recruitment in a world where anyone can get a LinkedIn Recruiter account
• Why recruitment has a bad rep (and how to change it)
• Why his team's work at Charlton Morris has been recognised
• How you measure the success of your marketing efforts
• The responsibilities of large recruitment businesses - and the challenges facing smaller businesses

Let us know what you think - and what ideas you'll be taking forward from this episode.

As ever, do continue to let us know what you'd like us to cover in future - and we'll deliver it to you!

Thank you for listening - don't forget to subscribe - and we'll see you again next week!

There’s no toilet rolls on the shelves again! There’s barely enough fuel to go around, if you’re lucky enough to find any at all!

But is this a problem that’s been in the post for the logistics sector for a long, long time?

Today we talk to Jon Morey, a specialist logistics recruiter and sector expert, about the challenges which face the industry he knows and loves:

• Why this is a UK specific problem (before you consider IR35 and Brexit)?
• Why is the candidate pool in logistics an ageing one?
• Why aren’t younger workers attracted to the industry?
• What can be done to turn things around?
• Is it as simple as raising salaries - or is there something deeper in play?
• Does a person-led approach lead to greater returns when it comes to your commercials?

Also in our conversation, you should listen out for a strong advocation for the oldest marketing strategy since time began, and why treating your candidates as human beings shouldn’t be the exception, but the rule.

This is a fascinating conversation, with a look behind the curtain at a situation which has affected all of us over the last few weeks and months.

Make sure you don't miss out - and subscribe today!

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Any guests you think we should have?

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What is value-led recruitment - and how can you get involved?

Chris launched Findrs with the support of SSG in 2018 - and has gone from strength to strength! Join Chris and me as we talk about:

• Focussing on delivering value to clients and candidates
• The challenges and priorities when recruiting for startups
• Providing a complete service through a pod structure
• What the key components of a good recruiter are
• What books you should read to change your career (and life!?)

We really hope you enjoy this fantastic podcast with Chris - you can find more about Chris and the work he does at Findrs here: https://findrs.co.uk/

Thank you so much for listening - don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and let us know what you'd like to hear more of in upcoming episodes!

In this episode we're joined by Erika Westberg of Remote Worker - a new job board and remote working information resource for clients and candidates! 

Erika has lots of fantastic insights when it comes to remote/flexible working - and what recruiters can do to serve the needs of a changing candidate pool!

We cover:

• How we can make our job posts more attractive to remote workers
• Is remote working here to stay?
• What trends are there in the number of remote working jobs being posted?
• Does the future lie in remote working or flexible working?
• How has the recruitment industry responded to the changing needs of clients and candidates?

Thank you to Erika for joining us on this episode - you can find her on LinkedIn, and all of the resources we spoke about at remoteworker.co.uk

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Take care until next week!

Today we're joined by the amazing Angela Cripps - founder of The Recruiting Gym.

Angela has so much knowledge when it comes to what you need to do to be an incredible recruiter - all the way to becoming a recruitment entrepreneur!

You don't want to miss it!

This interview was first posted as an exclusive webinar to SSG subscribers - and is essential listening to all recruiters who are looking to fulfill their potential!

Thank you so much for listening - and don't forget to subscribe to ensure you're delivered our latest episodes as soon as they're released - each Friday!

Join me as we unpack the headlines as the ONS reveal the state of the job market and recruitment industry this month! We put the ONS results alongside our own insights (from the over 300 businesses we support) and share what's working, who's succeeding, and what sectors are having a particularly tough time of things.

Most importantly, though, we share our forecast - which goes some way to help you plan you way to succeed and navigate through the obstacles you may face!

Over the next few weeks we'll be deep diving into the Energy sector, talking to a groundbreaking new job board, and exploring self-assessment of readiness! Make sure you're subscribed to stay fully up to date.

If you're a UK based recruiter - we'd love for you to complete our survey: https://www.wearessg.com/state-of-recruitment-startup-2021-survey/

If there's something you'd like us to cover, just drop me an email at loshea@wearessg - or find me on LinkedIn!

In this episode we're speaking with Phoebe of Dot Recruit! 

In this episode you can expect some insights and opinions about:

• How we can all work to improving the negative reputation recruiters have
• What is the secret formula which defines the best recruiters?
• Do commision structures encourage ethical trading?
• Motivations and drive to succeed
• Preparing her business for COVID
• What success means?

You can find Phoebe on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebechadwick/

Visit Dot Recruit's website here: https://www.dotrecruit.co.uk/

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This week I'm delighted to be joined by Hayley Mitchell of Bowella Recruit - who started her own business with the support of SSG in 2019.

It's been an interesting year for all of us, but particularly for Hayley - who had to navigate COVID with her fledgling company.

We'll learn more about:

• Hayley, and her journey up until now
• Why she decided to start Bowella Recruit
• What scared her most about starting her own recruitment business
• How she made the most of downtime during COVID lockdowns
• What the future holds for her and her business

As ever, thank you for listening, and don't hesitate to reach out if there's something you'd like us to cover!

How can you connect with your audience on LinkedIn as a recruiter?

If you just look at LinkedIn, there are plenty of good (and bad) examples!

In this episode we cover:

• Knowing Your Audience
• Finding Your Form
• Choosing Your Media
• Developing Personas

If there's anything you'd like us to cover - just email me at loshea@wearessg.com - or leave me a note using the link below!

What's happening in the world of recruitment?

This short podcast gives you crucial and fascinating insights into the UK recruitment industry - before anywhere else!

Find out:

1. The top performing sectors in July 2021
2. The top fee in July 2021
3. How many jobs were posted in July 2021
4. How many applications were made in July 2021

Join us next week for a fascinating interview with a top-biller: who's started their own business, and grown it through the pandemic. We can't wait to share that with you.

Until then, take care and stay well!

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