Emails only scratch the surface. Show up in person.
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The other day, we went onsite to a client, and guess what? We found a ton of low-hanging fruit, handled it in no time, and realized something huge: most of the problems we worry about behind a computer screen are straight-up imaginary.
Here’s the deal — sitting behind your laptop, you start spinning wild stories in your head about everything that’s “wrong” with a client. But one quick in-person visit? Suddenly, things make sense. Turns out, the hiring manager didn’t ghost you because he’s uninterested — he just missed your email because he was out deer hunting. Yeah, that’ll never show up in a subject line. Meanwhile, another manager forgot to pass on interview times because he’s worried about his own job. And then, the cherry on top? A raw, unfiltered convo with the COO about the hires you made.
Lesson learned: people are busy, living in their own worlds, and they won’t make time for you unless you make the time. Emails and transactional meetings only scratch the surface. If you want the real scoop, get out of your comfort zone, show up in person, and dig into what’s actually happening.
Whether you’re an internal or external recruiter, take the leap. Go meet those hiring managers face-to-face. Listen, adapt, and watch your results transform.
