Ep 297 - A Great Candidate… That Nobody Wants
About this episode
Brett Clemenson discusses the challenges recruiters face when evaluating candidates who may not be in demand despite impressive qualifications.
Ever had a candidate who looks incredible on paper… but the market just doesn’t respond? Today I talk about a conversation I had on the launch tour that really highlights a mistake a lot of recruiters make — especially those still chasing their first placement. It’s easy to get excited about a candidate with 30+ years of experience, a great CV, and a strong track record. But the real question isn’t whether you think they’re a great candidate. The question is whether the market does. If you’re sending CVs and hearing nothing back, this ep will make you stop and rethink how you’re judging what a “great candidate” actually looks like in today’s market. Tune in for: 👉 Why years of experience don’t always equal demand 👉 The mistake new recruiters make when they rely on “great candidates” instead of real roles 👉 How the market really decides who is valuable right now 👉 Why the 8–10 year bracket is often the sweet spot 👉 The simple mindset shift that can help you make your first placement faster
People in this episode
Host: Brett Clemenson
Topics covered
- candidate evaluation
- recruitment challenges
- market demand
- experience vs demand
- mindset shift in recruiting
Keywords
- candidate
- recruitment
- market demand
- experience
- placement
- recruiter mistakes
- CV evaluation
More episodes of The Lone Recruiter
- Ep 302 - Building Australia’s Biggest Recruitment Community with Pete Watson
- Ep 301 - Who You Surround Yourself With Is Everything
- Ep 300 - Your Energy Is Limited
- Ep 299 - Learned Helplessness Is Killing Your Desk
- Ep 298 - Stop Leaving Placements on the Table!
- Ep 296 - Why You’re Losing Retainers (And How to Fix It)
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