From Contingent to Retained Search with James O'Brien and I-Intro

From Contingent to Retained SEarch with James O'Brien and I-Intro Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Are you ready to level up your recruitment game? In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, our host Benjamin Mena sits down with special guest James O'Brien from I-Intro, a seasoned recruitment leader with a sales background from the UK. James takes us on his journey from stumbling into the recruitment industry to becoming an advocate for our intro, a company focused on helping recruitment businesses transition from contingent to retained work. Exploring the differences between contingent and retained recruitment models, James uncovers why retained recruiters stand out. While contingent recruiters primarily focus on candidate identification, retained recruiters go deeper, investing more time and effort in the assessment and evaluation of candidates. However, James highlights the challenges faced by the retained recruitment industry, particularly in terms of business development and reputation. Breaking free from the traditional mindset that lower fees equate to better business, James reveals that sustainable success in the industry requires fair pricing and demonstrating the value recruiters bring to the table. With a lower fill rate compared to retained recruiters, contingent recruitment becomes a numbers game that may not always yield the desired results. As the conversation unfolds, James introduces the concept of utilizing multiple layers of scientific and objective assessment to facilitate better hiring decisions. He proudly shares that 96% of candidates placed through their methodology are still in the job after 1 year, and 93% remain after 2 years – a testament to the effectiveness of their approach. Are you ready to take your recruitment business to the next level? Join Benjamin Mena and James O'Brien as they discuss the transition from contingent to retained recruitment and share valuable insights and strategies to drive revenue, increase margins, and improve cash flow. Tune in to The Elite Recruiter Podcast and unlock the secrets to success in the competitive recruitment industry. Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube: https://youtu.be/mfN0nd00vY4 James O’Brien LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iintro/ I-Intro: www.i-intro.co.uk With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/ Benjamin Mena LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/ Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/ Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena