The key to being a successful Top Echelon Network member is knowing your niche-relevant partners. One way that Network partners have been discovering one another is through the Network Candidates sourcing tool. This allows members to see who has “what”…

Let me tell you the story of a phone call that I received from a TE Network member once upon a time. I’m relaying this story because it’s instructive and insightful regarding your membership in the Network. This recruiter called…

A split partner relationship can be a delicate thing. That’s because it depends on so many different factors, not the least of which are the personalities and preferences of the recruiters involved. I receive phone calls, emails, and messages from…

At Top Echelon, we’ve found that the best way to communicate the trading partner benefits associated with TE Network membership is to use real, live case studies. Recruiters love placements, and they love stories about recruiters making placements. (The only…

Top Echelon Director of Operations Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS recently conducted a special TE Network Training Thursday webinar titled, “The Business of Trust: Where Reputation Becomes Opportunity.” You may have attended this free webinar on Thursday, July 30. On the other…

TE Network is a community, and as such, there are as many personalities and styles of recruiting as there are members. The TE Network process has been the same since 1988. We still check references and interview those who meet…

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…

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…

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…

We are already more than halfway through 2026. However, as you well know, your work is far from over. You have to finish the year strong and also prepare for what will hopefully be an even better year in 2027….