About Michael Gionta

Michael Gionta has over 20 years successfully growing his own recruiting firm that ranked in the top 3% of all MRI offices Worldwide. In addition, Michael is now sought out by owners who want to grow their recruiting firms but simply lack the “recipe” for doing so. His programs provide a step-by-step process that quickly be put into place to begin the journey of getting control of your business with profits that seemed out of reach before. Email Mike at info@TheRecruiterU.com to see if or how his programs can benefit you.

 

Breaking the Bonds of Personal and Professional Procrastination

  By Michael Gionta  |    Tue Jan 02, 2024

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting

A couple of questions came in from Mary Lee and Minda regarding procrastination. I'll combine them here. Question: I am constantly putting things off that I know I need to do. Do you have any tips on breaking that bond of procrastination? Answer: As a recovering procrastinator, I can relate...

How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

  By Michael Gionta  |    Mon Oct 30, 2023

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting

The advent of internet research has made recruiters lazy in asking for referrals. When I was on a desk, back in the old days, we did not have access to a human being that could put together the personal email address, cell phone number, name, and title of clients and...

How to Sell a Retainer on an Existing Search

  By Michael Gionta  |    Tue Oct 10, 2023

Category: Uncategorized

Congratulations. I would not, either. Sometimes, I will tell people that the only way they will pay you a retainer if they have already engaged with other recruiters is if they are frustrated. If they are not frustrated, it is not worth your time because they think they will pull...

Unlock Your Recruitment Firm’s Potential by Outsourcing Research 

  By Michael Gionta  |    Mon Aug 28, 2023

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting

Focus Keyword: Outsourcing Research QUESTION: Can you give me some tips on outsourcing research? I find it difficult and much easier to do all by myself because I know exactly what I am looking for. – Marilyn in Charleston That is a great question. Before I get to the tips,...

How to Quote Recruiting Fees: Flat Fee VS % Base Salary

  By Michael Gionta  |    Wed Jul 26, 2023

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Recruiting

QUESTION: I am working on a proposal and want to get it out really quickly. I am offering two fee options, a flat fee, and a percentage of first-year guaranteed compensation. In reviewing an article from your blog, you highlighted and supported the magic number of a 28.6% fee. Should...

Overcome These Common Fee-Based Objections

  By Michael Gionta  |    Wed Jun 28, 2023

Category: Columns, Expert Advice, Recruiting

Mike, I work on a model that is either an exclusive contingency or a deposit-based search. I’ve been running into situations where companies tell me they only work contingency or a stated fee. What are some of the best ways to respond when you hear those fee-based objections? Common Fee-Based Objections As...

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