A Non-Traditional Path to Recruiting Success with Krystal Parker
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Welcome to another episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Krystal Parker, a highly successful recruiter who took a unique path to achieve her remarkable success. Join us as we dive into her journey, strategies, and insights that have made her a 7-figure biller. Let's get started!
Krystal's Non-Traditional Approach:
Krystal believes in going beyond the conventional methods of recruiting. She emphasizes the importance of considering a candidate's potential for a managerial role right from the start. By providing a positive candidate experience, recruiters can lay the foundation for future partnerships in leadership positions. Krystal suggests helping candidates build their team and maintaining touch points even after they are placed in a new role.
The Candidate is King:
According to Krystal, the candidate should always be a top priority throughout the hiring process. She advises recruiters to be prepared to seize opportunities when candidates are ready to make a move, rather than constantly looking for the next thing. By putting candidates first, Krystal believes recruiters can deliver exceptional results and foster long-term relationships.
Exploring a Career Change:
Krystal candidly shares that, despite her success, she has considered making a career change. While she enjoys certain aspects of her current job, negative factors within her firm or team may motivate her to make the leap. Approaching 50, after starting work at a young age, Krystal feels financially stable enough to explore new opportunities.
The Journey to a Million:
Krystal started with a billing of around $400,000 a year but aimed to make $50,000 more each year than the previous year. With a strong work ethic and a focus on quality rather than quantity, she successfully met and exceeded this goal for four years. Eventually, Krystal reached the coveted million-dollar mark, surpassing her senior partner's expectations.
Efficiency and Relationships:
Krystal doesn't conform to traditional recruiting practices. She prefers digital communication and efficient problem-solving, cutting through unnecessary steps. While her organization emphasizes KPIs, Krystal believes in building relationships and finding jobs for candidates rather than just finding candidates for jobs. Her focus is on seizing opportunities and creating a diverse income stream through the 360 model.
Loving the Recruiting Game:
Recruiting is not just a job for Krystal; it's also her hobby. She sees it as a rewarding challenge with high stakes, enjoying the blurred lines between work and hobby. Her strong self-competition mindset drives her to constantly push her limits and outdo her past achievements. Krystal advises recruiters to develop a thick skin, operate with integrity, and embrace market intelligence.
A Unique Career Journey:
Krystal's journey is a testament to the fact that success can be achieved through resourcefulness and continuous learning. From starting as an executive assistant without a college degree to becoming a VP of acquisition, she has honed her skills while staying true to herself. Krystal encourages recruiters to gather market intel, approach referrals strategically, and always operate with integrity.
Thank you for joining us on this insightful episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast. We hope that Krystal's unique approach to recruiting and her inspiring journey have provided valuable insights that you can implement in your own career. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll bring you more expert guests and compelling topics.
Krystal Parker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-parker/
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