Current Region & Language

6 Principles of Persuasion to Boost Your Staffing Business

Ask yourself, “what makes one recruiter more successful than another?” Maybe you attribute their success to hard work or even luck. Some recruiters believe that if only they can find the “magic dust,” it will solve all of their challenges dealing with clients and candidates, leading to more placements.

While hard work and luck are important factors, science has revealed that the psychology of persuasion plays a significant role in a recruiter’s success. By developing the skill of influence, you will have the power to capture clients and candidates, influence their decisions, and motivate their actions.

Related Content

Interviewing Techniques

Behavioral-Based Interviewing: What to Ask and How to Analyze Responses

Have you ever been blindsided by what you thought was a perfect hire who turned out to be a total disaster? Or had the feeling you missed out on a great fit because you overlooked someone who was too quiet or shy? Asking candidates how they would act in hypothetical situations is a recipe for exaggeration or even untruths. Behavioral interviewing can help you avoid some of those mistakes by revealing a candidate’s true colors.

Read More »