Recruiting is a profession built on resilience. Every recruiter experiences highs and lows throughout the year. One month may bring multiple placements, while the next is filled with stalled searches, difficult negotiations, and unpredictable market conditions. That reality makes motivation…

One of the biggest advantages of belonging to TE Network is that you’re never expected to figure everything out on your own. Whether you’ve been a member for years or you’re still learning the system, there are always new ways…

I’m pleased to announce the Virtual Core Group (VCG) meeting schedule for the month of August! For those of you who don’t know, TE Network recruiters share the following information during Virtual Core Group teleconference call meetings: Hot job orders…

What if Top Echelon started sending you commission payments instead of invoices? (Well, actually, the more accurate question would be: what if Top Echelon started sending you commission checks in addition to invoices? Just so you don’t think we’re going…

There’s nothing we at Top Echelon love more than when recruiters make their first split placement as a member of TE Network. And we have two such recruiters this week in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog! Those recruiters are Andy Arnold…

For recruiter Michael Mabry of Sora Resource Group, LLC, attending TE Connect Fall 2026 is about much more than just attending another industry conference or convention. It’s about continuing the momentum that began earlier this year and finding new ways…

A number of years ago, Top Echelon created a candidate database for recruiters in TE Network who also use Top Echelon’s applicant tracking system. The name of that tool was the MEGA Database. We have since changed the name of…

Top Echelon offers a free monthly webinar as part of its Expert Recruiter Coaching Series. These webinars touch upon a variety of recruiter-related topics. These topics deal with both job candidates and clients. As always, our goal with these webinars…

As we move past the midpoint of 2026, now is the perfect time to step back and evaluate where the recruiting industry stands, how your business has performed, and what adjustments can position you for a stronger finish during the…

Not only was Network recruiter Amy Chapman of Key People Staffing part of the three split placements with the biggest TE Network recruiting fees in June, but she was also part of the three splits with the biggest fees during…