Recruiter networking is an excellent way to maximize the resources of your desk, which could lead to more placements and more overall revenue for your firm. That's because when you network with other recruiters in your chosen niche, you build relationships that can eventually translate into split placements.

The best kind of recruiter networking is on a face-to-face basis. This can occur in a smaller setting—anywhere from two to 20 people-or at a much larger venue, such as a conference or convention. One of the most important components involved in recruiter networking is trust, and trust is more quickly and easily attained through face-to-face contact. Another crucial component is communication, which is also greatly enhanced by meeting in person.

Top Echelon® Network, the leading split placement network of recruiters, has specialized in recruiter networking since it was founded in 1988. Top Echelon provides numerous ways for its recruiters to meet one another in person, and it rewards them for their efforts. For example, the Network promotes the formation of Core Groups, which is a group of recruiters from the same industry or niche who communicate with one another on a regular basis for the purpose of sharing job orders and candidates. Below are some of the types of Core Groups that exist within the Network:

  • Regional Core Groups-These consist of recruiters from the same geographical region who typically meet once per quarter. The recruiters may work in the same industry, or they might not.

  • Virtual Core Groups-These consist of recruiters from the same industry who communicate via a conference call on a weekly basis.

  • Traditional Core Groups-These also consist of recruiters from the same industry.
They communicate with each other on a regular basis, either on the telephone or via email, sometimes daily. Participants of these groups can also be participants of the other two.

In addition, Top Echelon holds a National Convention and a Fall Conference each year. These events are specifically designed to bring recruiters together, not only for training purposes, but also for the opportunity to meet face-to-face and engage in networking. Recruiter networking brings with it benefits that go beyond the financial; it can also lead to the creation of friendships that last a lifetime.

Top Echelon Network has been bringing recruiters together for the purposes of networking since its inception. Its vast experience in the area of recruiter networking has formed the basis of its continued success, and the success of its Member firms.

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