In this episode of Roles & Lol$, Ez and Lucy are ready to wrap up for 2024, but that doesn’t mean slow down! No no No, we have a lot to do to prepare for 2025!

With the end of 2024 in sight, many recruiters have taken their foot off the gas, but they explain why November and December are critical months for laying the groundwork for success in January and the duration of 2025.
The discussion focuses on two key scenarios: entering the new year with a plan versus scrambling to catch up. They share actionable strategies, including booking prospect meetings, utilising LinkedIn Recruiter, targeting companies set to lose staff, and why connecting with senior candidates in January is a must.

They also highlight the importance of momentum and proactive planning to avoid starting the year behind your competitors.
Tune in for practical advice on how to maximise the last quarter, maintain momentum, and set yourself up for a successful 2025.

In this episode, Ez and Lucy delve into the often overlooked but crucial topic of tracking ratios in recruitment.

They explore why focusing on the quality of ratios can be more effective than simply increasing activity levels.

Join them as they break down five key success metrics: candidate calls to internal interviews, internal interviews to CV submissions, CV submissions to client interviews, client interviews to placements, and business development calls to client meetings.

Ez shares insights from real-world experiences, highlighting how understanding these ratios can pinpoint areas for improvement and drive better outcomes.

Discover how to set ratio goals, assess performance, and create a tailored learning and development plan to enhance your billings. This episode is a must-listen for recruitment professionals looking to work smarter, not harder, and achieve greater success in their roles.

How much time do you really spend preparing a candidate for an interview?

In this episode, we dive deep into a commonly rushed part of the recruitment process—interview prep! Working on a recruitment desk, KPIs often focus on other areas, leaving this crucial step undervalued. Truth is….all your hard work can go down the drain if you don't give interview prep the attention it deserves.

Ez and Lucy label interview prep as one of the most important parts of the process!

We also uncover the secret that 95% of recruiters miss: prepping your clients for interviews too!

Tune in to discover how to elevate your process, and make sure your interview preps are as solid as your placements 😉