Need Help Recruiting Outside of Shows? Check Out These Tips!

[PamperedK]

I do a pretty good job of recruiting people outside my shows (I think only 2 of my 10 consultants are from my shows). The place I'm struggling is talking about PC to employees in the places I visit - bank, grocery store, etc.

I'm an HR person during the day so I don't want to cross the line of actively recruiting people while they're at work..however I have come across a few people I'd love to work with. I know that having a one-on-one conversation is the best way to recruit someone, but when that fails, I figure if I get my info out to enough people, it will come back to me in some form.

What I'm looking for is an eye-catching, simple card that I can hand to employees when it's not appropriate to chat. Something that will pique their interest so they'll call me or at least check out my website.

Any ideas??

 

[cathyskitchen]

I wouldn't hand them a card - I'd tell them that you know now is not a good time to chat, so why don't they fill out the drawing slip with their information on when to contact them, and you'll call them to follow up on your conversation. I keep drawing slips in my car and purse just for this reason.

 

[PamperedK]

How would you open that conversation without saying 'hey I have a great job opportunity for you' I don't want to tick any managers off.

 

[SusanBP0129]

bumping this...

 

[PChefPEI]

I do a pretty good job of recruiting people outside my shows (I think only 2 of my 10 consultants are from my shows). The place I'm struggling is talking about PC to employees in the places I visit - bank, grocery store, etc.

How do you do it? Any tips?

 

[PamperedK]

How do you do it? Any tips?

Well, I just talk about PC a LOT. I talk about Aruba, how much fun I'm having, how much money I'm making.

I have a lot of leads that are friends and coworkers. My mom will sign one day as well.

I'm really casual about recruiting in general. All you can do is be honest with people - tell them how much you love your job and ask them if they've ever thought about doing something like this.

My team breakdown:

1. Show Guest / Host - signed at her own show
2. Trade Show Lead - signed at a Sampling
3. Show Guest / Host - signed at her own show
4. Coworker
5. Coworker
6. Trade Show Lead - signed at the Trade Show
7. Show Guest / Host - signed at her own show
8. Show Guest
9. Consultant's Mom - signed at a Sampling
10. Sister

So I guess I'm half and half. I count the Trade Show Leads as "outside my shows".

 

[PChefPEI]

Thanks for the tips! I am signed up to do a Bridal Fair in October, so hopefully I'll get a lot of leads there. Will have to look at what other trade shows are around. I guess you just have to get out there and be excited about PC! Doesn't sound too difficult!

 

[PamperedK]

Thanks for the tips! I am signed up to do a Bridal Fair in October, so hopefully I'll get a lot of leads there. Will have to look at what other trade shows are around. I guess you just have to get out there and be excited about PC! Doesn't sound too difficult!

That's really all you have to do!

For your fair, the best tips I can give you for recruiting are:

- wear your apron - don't ask me why it just seems to help. confidence maybe?
- Use a simple draw slip - 2 questions (recruiting and hosting)
- Fill out the draw slip for them - "Have you ever thought about doing anything like what I do?" (after you explain what it is you do, of course)
- Schedule a recruiting event for not long after the trade show so you can invite all recruit leads to the event.

Hope that helps.