A crucial 55-second lesson in personal online brand

Sick of hearing about ‘personal brand’? Me too! But it is real. And it is essential. And most recruiters don’t know where to start. Check out this 55-second video grab from the RCSA TalentX Conference for a special message that took me a long time to learn. But it can help you immediately. Key points […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On August 3, 2021
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You want my one ONE BIG tip on recruitment success?

Do you want a tip on your recruitment career? The most important one I can think of? And the tip that has amplified in importance as a result of Covid? Don’t mess with your reputation. It’s the only thing you will take with you when you leave. Every contact with candidate, client or colleague is […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On April 6, 2021
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My ‘COVID Commitment’ revealed. What is yours?

Never waste a good crisis. I am not being flippant. I know that for some, just surviving is the goal of this horrible time. For others, avoiding economic destruction is the focus. Health and jobs are the most important things to preserve. But most people will get through this with those two intact. That being […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On June 23, 2020
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You can talk – but do you have anything to say?

Every day I am asked, ‘what skill do I need during this crisis’? ‘Many‘, is the trite answer. But this one, for sure. To shine in this crisis, and the subsequent recovery, you must build a compelling narrative. And this skill has implications far beyond our current situation. This goes to the heart of the […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On May 26, 2020
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Job hunting recruiter? The advice you need!

For the first time in a decade, I have been flooded with requests from recently unemployed recruiters looking for assistance. This was unthinkable a few months ago. My usual go-to action when I do get a recruiter approach me is to counsel them a little on clear career thinking, and then refer them to a […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On April 14, 2020
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Are these the two dumbest recruiters in history?

Sometimes you have to wonder at how ignorant some people can be. I know, not a nice way to start, but wait till you hear this. This encounter happened a few years ago, but something similar happened last week and it is so common, I have to vent. I was coming back to Sydney from […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On March 3, 2020
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Recruitment unplugged (40 minute podcast)

I enjoyed doing this 40-minute podcast with Shaun McCambridge, MD of Stellar Recruitment. If you are a recruiter, recruitment leader, recruitment owner, or even a client of recruiters, I believe there are some helpful insights. We cover a lot in 40 minutes including: – The effect of AI on recruitment. Scaling and selling various recruitment […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On August 20, 2019
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Sixty Savage Seconds – Behave for the job you want!

Here’s the next “Sixty Savage Seconds” from The Savage Truth A one minute video of the best ideas, tips and tactics for recruiters… sixty seconds to make you think. This Sixty Savage Seconds is titled ‘Behave for the job you want!’. Let me know what you think! View here.

Posted by Greg Savage
On August 6, 2019
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You are not in ‘recruitment’. You are in ‘rejection’.

Which industry disappoints a higher percentage of customers than ours? We think of ourselves as ‘recruiters’ but what is the ratio of candidates we actually do recruit into roles, compared to the number we screen, interview, or even submit? Our industry is obsessed with the number of placements we make (Of course. I have run […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On September 25, 2018
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You want just ONE tip on recruitment success?

You want a tip on your recruitment career? Don’t mess with your reputation. It’s the only thing you will take with you when you leave. Every contact with candidate, clients or colleague is a ‘moment of truth’. Ask yourself after every interaction. ‘Did what I just did, or said, enhance or damage my reputation?’ Remember it’s […]

Posted by Greg Savage
On August 14, 2018
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