Newer members are racking up the placements in Top Echelon’s recruiting network! But since you read the headline, you probably already knew that.

Although there are only three split placements represented below, some good stories accompany those three splits. Let’s start with the fact that all of the placements below involves a recruiter who has been a member of the Network for less than three years. Not only that, but:

• More than one of these newer members have made multiple splits since joining
• One of these splits was the direct result of the Top Echelon Fall Conference in Chicago. This is yet more proof that TE recruiter networking events like the Fall Conference work!
• One of the recruiters, Nicole Krnich, made her first split placements as a member of Top Echelon Network. Congratulations, Nicole!
• There is also a former Recruiter of the Week among the members below. That recruiter is Marcus Strother.
• All of the placements listed below were the first splits that the trading partners made with one another. However, considering how pleased they were with the experience, it’s not a stretch to say that they’ll probably make more in the future.

Start racking up placements, too!

So while we congratulate these newer members for racking up placements, we also want you to make more placements, too. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in the Network for a year or 10 years. We can help you to leverage the resources of your agency and generate more revenue.

With that in mind, we encourage you to contact Top Echelon Director of Network Operations Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS. You can do so by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.

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Vicki Kennison, CPC

James Sullivan

“This placement was made partially as a result that I had met Vickie in Chicago at the Sheraton. She told me all about her knowledge of the Kansas City area. When I came up with a job that I needed a KC candidate only for, she came through with a solid one. Thanks, Vickie!”

Submitted by James Sullivan of Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd. regarding his Network split placement with Victoria Kennison, CPC of Sterling St. James, LLC

Position Title—FIELD SERVICE LEAD TECHNICIAN

Fee Percentage—25%

(Editor’s note: This is the first Network split placement that James and Victoria have made together in Top Echelon.)

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Katy McCracken

“Thank you again, Nicole, for your help in this role! Tim is an awesome candidate and will do well with my client. You are fantastic to work with!”

Submitted by Katy McCracken of Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc. regarding her Network split placement with Nicole Krnich of S&R Resources

Position Title—ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

Fee Percentage—20%

(Editor’s note: This is the first Network split placement that Katy and Nicole have made together in Top Echelon.)

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Marcus Strother

Joe Pelayo

“Joe Pelayo is a professional recruiter who is dedicated, relentless, and of high character. My client is hard to please, and Joe found an amazing candidate. From submittal to accepted offer was less than one week! Thanks, Joe, for making my client and your candidate very happy! I’m definitely looking forward to future split placements with you!”

Submitted by Marcus Strother of Bridgeway Commerce Group, LLC regarding his Network split placement with

Position Title—COMMERICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Fee Percentage—Flat

(Editor’s note: This is the first Network split placement that Marcus and Joe have made together in Top Echelon.)

Recruiters are a competitive bunch. That might be the Understatement of the Year. So the title of this blog post may have grabbed your attention. After all, nobody likes it when somebody else bills more than you.

However, the question remains: how do you stack up to other members’ production?

The reason we ask is because four of our most recent Members’ Area poll questions dealt with production. And as you can see below, they did so in a variety of ways. We’re talking about production on a quarterly and yearly basis, as well as during an entire career.

But enough of me blathering. Without further adieu, enjoy the latest Members’ Area poll results from Top Echelon’s recruiting network.

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What’s the MOST placements that you’ve made in a single year (splits included)?

The choice of answers that we provided is listed below, along with the percentage of recruiters selecting each one:

• Less than 20 — 27.8%
• Between 20 and 30 — 36.1%
• Between 31 and 40 — 11.1%
• Between 41 and 50 — 9.7%
• Between 51 and 60 — 4.2%
• More than 60 — 11.1%

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How many placements have you made in your recruiting career?

The choice of answers that we provided is listed below, along with the percentage of recruiters selecting each one:

• Less than 50 — 5.0%
• Between 50 and 100 — 8.3%
• Between 101 and 200 — 18.3%
• Between 201 and 300 — 16.7%
• Between 301 and 400 — 13.3%
• More than 400 — 38.3%

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What is typically your MOST productive quarter of the year?

The choice of answers that we provided is listed below, along with the percentage of recruiters selecting each one:

• First quarter — 24.6%
• Second quarter — 33.3%
• Third quarter — 24.6%
• Fourth quarter — 17.4%

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What is typically your LEAST productive quarter of the year?

The choice of answers that we provided is listed below, along with the percentage of recruiters selecting each one:

• First quarter — 27.3%
• Second quarter — 27.3%
• Third quarter — 31.8%
• Fourth quarter — 13.6%

Increase your production with splits

Following our poll results in real time is easy. We post a poll question in the Members’ Area every week. Once you participate in the poll, you can see the results as other Members cast their votes. We usually post a new Members’ Area poll question on Monday. We usually do that, but we don’t always do that. We don’t like to be predictable.

If YOU want to make more split placements and increase your production, then contact Director of Network Operations, Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS. You can reach Drea by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.