Recruiter Golden Rules

1) Recruiters own everything that a candidate says and does - It's up to you to prep, interview, coach, assist and control all actions during the hiring process.

2) Plan for the unplanned - Play "what if" constantly.  Don't assume everything will work out perfectly.  Assume everything will fall down around your ears and how will you save the day.

3) Over work, over recruit and be smart about it -  Always have a backup plan that you've set in place for more candidates, better tools or options to give your management.

4) Use all the tools possible - Great ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) are god sent.  But, they don't make a chicken into a duck.  Learn the tools and databases you have available and use them to their greatest extent.  You should be the expert in your office.

5)  Be creative - Think outside of the box when you get stuck.  Don't just sit back and cry that you have done all you can.  Go down fighting, not whining.