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Negotiation Training Every Recruiter Needs
Give your recruiting team the negotiation skills to win: Sharper pitches, overcoming objections, and placing candidates like the pros they are.
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Recruiting these days is filled with twists and turns that can either make or break your strategy. The game is changing faster than ever—talent shortages, skill mismatches, and the relentless march of technology are just the tip of the iceberg. Imagine trying to sift through a sea of resumes while balancing the impersonal efficiency of AI with the need for a human touch. Add in the growing demand for remote work, the imperative for true diversity and inclusion, and the pressure to create an unforgettable candidate experience, and you’ve got a high-stakes puzzle that needs solving, fast. Economic uncertainties and the battle to maintain a stellar employer brand only add to the urgency and pressure.
Negotiation Training Delivers Value
Suppose your recruiting team has found the perfect candidate. They’re excited, you’re excited, but then comes the negotiation part, and suddenly, it feels like you’re walking a tightrope. Negotiation training can make this process a lot smoother and way less stressful. Here’s how it can transform your team:
- Feel Like a Pro: Picture this—a recruiter on your team is on a call, discussing salary with a top candidate. Instead of stumbling, they confidently present the offer, anticipate questions, and handle counter offers smoothly. This confidence stems from solid negotiation training.
- Build Better Connections: Negotiation isn’t just about numbers; it’s about understanding what the candidate truly wants. Training helps recruiters ask the right questions and listen actively, making candidates feel valued and understood.
- Seal the Deal: Imagine the difference between a recruiter who says, “This is our offer, take it or leave it,” and one who says, “Here’s what we can offer, and I’d love to discuss how we can make this work for you.” The latter approach, backed by negotiation skills, significantly increases the chances of candidates saying “yes.”
- Boost Your Brand: Candidates talk. When they feel respected and well-treated during negotiations, they’ll speak highly of your company, even if they don’t take the job. This boosts your reputation and makes future recruiting easier.
- Team Wins: When everyone on your team is a negotiation whiz, you see better results across the board. More accepted offers, quicker hires, and happier candidates mean a more efficient and successful recruiting process.
Negotiation Training for Recruitment Industry Professionals
The following recruiting teams could particularly benefit the most from negotiation training:
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Talent Acquisition Teams
Campus Recruiting Teams
Executive Search Teams
Technical Recruiting Teams
Diversity Recruiting Teams
International Recruiting Teams
Sourcing Teams
Onboarding Teams
Candidate Experience Teams
Contract and Temporary Staffing Teams
Recruitment Marketing Teams
Employer Branding Teams
Retention and Engagement Teams
Recruitment Analytics Teams
Freelance and Gig Worker Recruiting Teams
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“I highly recommend SNI for negotiation training. SNI really focused on our needs and customized our training so that we got as much out of it as possible. The pre-work was instrumental in engaging our team and fostering learning. We’ve been able to take what we learned and apply it to our daily responsibilities.”
— Senior Manager, Contracts
Collins Aerospace
Shapiro Negotiations Institute: Your Premier Partner for Recruiting Industry Negotiations Training
Picture this: Your recruiting team is at the negotiation table, the air filled with opportunity. They're not just filling positions; they're crafting the future of your company, one hire at a time. With giants like Adecco, Allegis, Randstad, Kelly Services, and Susquehanna International Group (SIG) in our client roster, we at Shapiro Negotiations Institute (SNI) know exactly what stakes are at play.
Here's how our training can supercharge your team’s skills:
Tailored Training, Real Results
Our sessions are out-of-the-box, yet rooted in reality. We can build them around the unique vibes and challenges of the recruiting world. Think of it as custom gear for the high-stakes race to snag top talent.
Step Into the Arena
Our workshops ditch the yawn-worthy lectures. Instead, your team will dive into dynamic simulations that mirror the intense real-life scenarios they face every day—think fast-paced, engaging, and downright transformative.
Strategies That Stick
When your team steps out of training, they’re not just loaded with theory—they’ve got a toolkit brimming with practical strategies they can deploy instantly. It’s about making an impact from the first handshake or email.
Learn From the Pros
Our trainers are experts in negotiation and also veterans of the recruiting trenches. They bring tales from the front lines, insights that resonate, and guidance that sticks.
Beyond the Workshop
Our commitment doesn’t end when the workshop wraps up. Think of us as your extended team, here to help yours integrate and refine these skills continuously. It’s about long-term growth, not just quick fixes.