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If your entrepreneurial spirit is itching for some elbowroom, this position offers you a myriad of opportunities, including the flexibility and autonomy built into Decision Toolbox's (DT) one-of-a-kind business model and culture (see the tabs, below, for more). To give you some highlights, as a DT Recruitment Partner, you will: Your key objectives will be to: Note: while we do not have a current opening, we are always looking to connect with strong talent for future hiring needs.

Decision Toolbox is an unconventional recruiting company with a single focus: doing recruitment exceptionally well. That means doing things differently, and many of our past innovations are now considered best practices across the industry. Armed with the very latest tools and a team of seasoned US-based Recruiters and Sourcers, DT is an on-demand recruiting department for one critical search, for large projects, or a complete RPO solution. Our unique culture -- everyone works from a home office, for example -- combines a high degree of creativity and support as well as frequent high-fives.

Video: our CEO, Kim Shepherd, a well-respected speaker on recruitment and leadership, recently published her insights on leadership success in The Bite Me School of Management: Taking a Bite out of Conventional Thinking. The title alone gives you an inkling of our culture!

Why You + DT

You're different, we're different. You're special, we're special. Think how much different-er and special-er we could be together!

What makes DT special:
Our clients -- representing all industry verticals, emerging and established, and ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 corporations -- often tell us we are the solution they were looking for but didn't actually expect to find: 7% average cost of hire, delivered in 14 days with a 12 month candidate warranty, a 94% client satisfaction rating and a 20 year track record of innovation. In addition:
  • Decision Toolbox has taken a leadership role in almost every aspect of recruitment, introducing an RPO offering in 2000, four years before it became an industry practice. DT is recognized as a thought leader by organizations such as SHRM, PIHRA, and the NHRA.
  • Our unique culture is so strongly embraced by our people (they're not so much employees as partners) that in 2012 we earned the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility, as voted by employees, for the third time.
We could go on about DT, but let's get to what makes YOU special. If you're the unique individual we're looking for, you have:
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • Generalist recruitment expertise.
  • A demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients.
  • The ability to win over difficult clients and come up with solutions for projects that are stuck or not viable.
  • The instinct and emotional intelligence to ask the difficult questions.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • An unquestionable work ethic.
  • Fast keyboarding skills (you'll need to document conversations online as they occur).
  • Internet sourcing and research training such as Internet recruiting certification or Arbita training is preferred but not required.
You will also need to have an environment that is conducive to a home office setup. While this role is 99.9% home based, we may occasionally ask you to join us for a visit to a client site.

Life in the DT Lane

Even if you have significant recruiting experience, you will have plenty to learn as a new Recruiter at DT. You'll work closely with one or more of our assigned mentors on your first few projects, and once you master our method, we are confident you'll find recruiting to be easier -- and hopefully more fun -- than in any previous position.

For each opening you manage, you will:
  • Participate in the discovery call, a 45 minute phone interview that you and a Writer conduct with the hiring manager. This call helps us all get started on the right foot.
  • Create a Resume Supplement and Phonescreen Worksheet, tools you will use to gather information, identify the most qualified candidates quickly, and share information with the hiring manager.
  • Screen candidates, managing the "bucket" of resumes for each project, using our proprietary search tools to zero in on the top talent, and conduct a thorough phone prescreen of the top candidates.
  • Source candidates. Some of our projects require proactive sourcing and you'll utilize resume databases, social networking, email campaigns, networking, cold calling and other sourcing techniques to add candidates to the mix.
  • Present candidates -- and only the best candidates -- to the hiring manager. We like to keep our "recruitment funnel" ratio (resumes presented:interviews) at 4:1.
  • Schedule interviews on behalf of the client, handling the interview logistics and ensuring both the candidate and the hiring manager are fully briefed.
  • Negotiate offers, acting as a "mediator" and coordinating logistics for any negotiation that needs to occur.
  • Give regular progress reports, checking in weekly with the Director of Recruitment Quality & Training and a support team of peers. This is also the time to brainstorm with the team on obstacles and potential solutions.
Tipping Points for Success Most importantly, we'll look to you to keep the client informed at all times! Perhaps our only unforgivable offense is to leave a client wondering what is going on with their search.

Along with independence and flexibility comes responsibility. If you struggle to manage your time effectively, like lots of training, and prefer to focus on one task at a time, this probably isn't the role for you. DT team members are tenacious, resourceful, highly motivated independent thinkers who regularly go "above and beyond" the call of duty. They have a strong sense of ownership and are exceptional time managers and multi-taskers, able to juggle 10-20 projects in varying stages of completion to favorable results on a daily basis.

We make every effort to wrap up each opening within 30 days, although we understand that priorities, hiring manager needs, candidate timelines, and even the employment market dynamics can shift on a daily basis. The key is recognizing and taking action (including asking for help!) quickly when obstacles arise, as opposed to letting a project flounder. Bottom line, we are our clients' recruitment partners, and the more the client feels you are taking care of his/her needs, the more repeat business you will see. . .

More Good Reasons

Comfort and flexibility -- everyone at DT is virtual. When our CEO meets with a client, she calls it a "mascara day." Otherwise it's come as you are. Pick up the kids? No problem. Run an errand? No problem. Closet Milli Vanilli fan? No problem with DT . . . crank up the volume!

A culture like no other -- it may be "come as you are," but it's not all party. One of the reasons we are able to enjoy a positive, upbeat culture is that the team is made up of people who hold themselves to high standards. Rather than wasting time looking over people's shoulders, our leadership team invests it in wrapping resources, tools and support around us.

Technology to extend your reach -- remember when Sigourney Weaver strapped herself into that robotic loader and kicked the alien's butt ("Get away from her, you b1+¢#!")? That's what our technology will do for you: allow you to amplify your virtual impact. And you won't have to beg and plead for the technology you need -- we get it. In fact, our founder is also our Chief Technology Officer.

Proof in the pudding -- we're thriving, with a nationwide list of clients in just about every industry vertical, including smaller startups as well as major names like Stanley Black & Decker, Molina Healthcare and Waste Management. Decision Toolbox has experienced high double-digit growth year over year since 2009.

Vibrant, innovative business model -- Decision Toolbox has been challenging the status quo in recruitment since 1992. Today we boast robust technology, a mature creative team and a compelling track record. Just as importantly, our focus is not on getting a lot of easy money out of our clients, but on building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Setting you up to be exceptional -- we offer full training through modules that include culture, process, products and our proprietary ATS / CRM. You'll go through a 30-60-90-day certification process to ensure you have what you need to thrive at DT. We've also implemented an internal online university, DTU, to provide on-demand access to resources, including the latest sourcing techniques and trends, best practices, process videos, working referrals, courting candidates and more.

Be brilliant -- at Decision Toolbox we thrive on creativity; we innovate not because we have to, but because we get to. It keeps us in the vanguard of the industry, it will keep you energized and, hell, it's just plain fun. That sets the bar high for you -- there are no "B" players here -- but the synergy is fast, furious and fertile.

Compensation

As a DT Recruitment Partner you will enjoy an entrepreneurial compensation model that includes a fixed amount for each project you work, plus bonuses for completing projects and generating repeat business. Although we cannot guarantee a minimum number of projects in any given period, we've structured the compensation for this position so that a strong performer can earn well in excess of $100,000 per year.

As in any healthy entrepreneurial environment, you reap what you sow. You will have "right of first refusal" to work any new openings that you book personally. All other projects are assigned based on "seeding" as determined by several factors including each Recruiter's percentage of openings filled, speed to close projects, quality ratios, repeat business and satisfaction survey scores from Hiring Managers, and desired workload.

If you want to juggle a heavier workload, you can earn significantly more. If you want to take 4 weeks off for a vacation, or only work a part-time schedule, you can -- you simply earn less for that period.

In addition to our unique compensation structure, flexible working hours and the convenience of working from home, we offer:
  • Health, dental and life insurance to all employees. Decision Toolbox contributes a portion for full-time employees (30+ hours per week is considered full-time).
  • Paid time off (PTO) - if you're classified as full time, you will be eligible for five days of PTO.
  • Participation in our 401k plan, including employer contribution.
  • A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program.
  • Plenty of recognition, kudos and applause; our quarterly Top Performer Program (an announcement of recent winners is pictured) is just one example.

Q & A

Questions and answers with some of DT's Recruitment Partners

What do you like most about the "DT method" of recruitment?
  • One DT Recruitment Partner said, "I enjoy being a partner and consultant to my clients. It is nice to be in the role of 'recruitment expert' instead of 'pesky vendor.' I also like being able to focus on the needs of my clients. In the contingency world, I had to devote a large percentage of my time to sales (sourcing new searches) and talking to candidates in order to populate our database. At DT, I don't have these responsibilities and it leaves me with more time to work with my clients and the applicants who match their needs."

  • Another DT Recruitment Partner said, "The DT process makes recruitment so much easier and more manageable. The systems are easy to use, and are internally developed to help us work faster and smarter. Recruiting Machine is a great tool, it helps me to prioritize my work for the day, and takes a lot of the 'grunt' out of sorting and screening resumes. All in all, we have some great tools here, and it helps me focus on what I do best: fill positions!"
For whom do you think this role is a good opportunity?
  • One said, "This position is a great opportunity for a seasoned recruiter who has an entrepreneurial makeup, but who still wants a solid support infrastructure. You can manage your own workload and schedule, and thus determine your own income, while still having access to some of the best people, processes, tools and technology in recruitment today."

  • Another said, "It's a great opportunity for those of us who truly believe that work-life balance can exist. I am a new mother juggling the joys of parenthood with the responsibilities of a full time job, and things couldn't be better. Unlike so many of my peers, having a family did not mean compromising my career. At DT, I get to spend real quality time with my daughter, while still having a rewarding career where I can see my impact and control my earnings. It is a powerful model that I thank my lucky stars for every day."

About DT

At Decision Toolbox, almost everything about our approach to recruitment is unique, from our tools to our low cost pricing model to our relationships with our clients. Some companies enlist our help for the occasional overflow or difficult-to-fill opening. Others use us as their extended recruiting department on an ongoing basis. In any case, we are not about simply filling positions; rather, we become our client's recruitment partner, and work proactively to drive down costs, identify and solve business problems, and increase retention.

For every project, DT deploys a Six Sigma inspired process that includes employment branding, aggressive candidate sourcing, comprehensive screening, on-boarding and the dedicated support of an experienced recruitment professional.

Our process is known as "Recruitment Engineering", and not only are we the industry pioneers in this space, but we also are recognized as the industry experts. We've been fine-tuning Recruitment Engineering since our founding in 1992; however, the common thread that remains is our commitment to "doing the right thing" for our clients. We have established and maintained a strong reputation for fair and honest business practices within our industry.

Opportunity Snapshot

If your entrepreneurial spirit is itching for some elbowroom, this position offers you a myriad of opportunities, including the flexibility and autonomy built into Decision Toolbox's (DT) one-of-a-kind business model and culture (see the tabs, below, for more). To give you some highlights, as a DT Recruitment Partner, you will: Your key objectives will be to: Note: while we do not have a current opening, we are always looking to connect with strong talent for future hiring needs.

Decision Toolbox is an unconventional recruiting company with a single focus: doing recruitment exceptionally well. That means doing things differently, and many of our past innovations are now considered best practices across the industry. Armed with the very latest tools and a team of seasoned US-based Recruiters and Sourcers, DT is an on-demand recruiting department for one critical search, for large projects, or a complete RPO solution. Our unique culture -- everyone works from a home office, for example -- combines a high degree of creativity and support as well as frequent high-fives.

Video: our CEO, Kim Shepherd, a well-respected speaker on recruitment and leadership, recently published her insights on leadership success in The Bite Me School of Management: Taking a Bite out of Conventional Thinking. The title alone gives you an inkling of our culture!

Why You + DT

You're different, we're different. You're special, we're special. Think how much different-er and special-er we could be together!

What makes DT special:
Our clients -- representing all industry verticals, emerging and established, and ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 corporations -- often tell us we are the solution they were looking for but didn't actually expect to find: 7% average cost of hire, delivered in 14 days with a 12 month candidate warranty, a 94% client satisfaction rating and a 20 year track record of innovation. In addition:
  • Decision Toolbox has taken a leadership role in almost every aspect of recruitment, introducing an RPO offering in 2000, four years before it became an industry practice. DT is recognized as a thought leader by organizations such as SHRM, PIHRA, and the NHRA.
  • Our unique culture is so strongly embraced by our people (they're not so much employees as partners) that in 2012 we earned the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility, as voted by employees, for the third time.
We could go on about DT, but let's get to what makes YOU special. If you're the unique individual we're looking for, you have:
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • Generalist recruitment expertise.
  • A demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients.
  • The ability to win over difficult clients and come up with solutions for projects that are stuck or not viable.
  • The instinct and emotional intelligence to ask the difficult questions.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • An unquestionable work ethic.
  • Fast keyboarding skills (you'll need to document conversations online as they occur).
  • Internet sourcing and research training such as Internet recruiting certification or Arbita training is preferred but not required.
You will also need to have an environment that is conducive to a home office setup. While this role is 99.9% home based, we may occasionally ask you to join us for a visit to a client site.

Life in the DT Lane

Even if you have significant recruiting experience, you will have plenty to learn as a new Recruiter at DT. You'll work closely with one or more of our assigned mentors on your first few projects, and once you master our method, we are confident you'll find recruiting to be easier -- and hopefully more fun -- than in any previous position.

For each opening you manage, you will:
  • Participate in the discovery call, a 45 minute phone interview that you and a Writer conduct with the hiring manager. This call helps us all get started on the right foot.
  • Create a Resume Supplement and Phonescreen Worksheet, tools you will use to gather information, identify the most qualified candidates quickly, and share information with the hiring manager.
  • Screen candidates, managing the "bucket" of resumes for each project, using our proprietary search tools to zero in on the top talent, and conduct a thorough phone prescreen of the top candidates.
  • Source candidates. Some of our projects require proactive sourcing and you'll utilize resume databases, social networking, email campaigns, networking, cold calling and other sourcing techniques to add candidates to the mix.
  • Present candidates -- and only the best candidates -- to the hiring manager. We like to keep our "recruitment funnel" ratio (resumes presented:interviews) at 4:1.
  • Schedule interviews on behalf of the client, handling the interview logistics and ensuring both the candidate and the hiring manager are fully briefed.
  • Negotiate offers, acting as a "mediator" and coordinating logistics for any negotiation that needs to occur.
  • Give regular progress reports, checking in weekly with the Director of Recruitment Quality & Training and a support team of peers. This is also the time to brainstorm with the team on obstacles and potential solutions.
Tipping Points for Success Most importantly, we'll look to you to keep the client informed at all times! Perhaps our only unforgivable offense is to leave a client wondering what is going on with their search.

Along with independence and flexibility comes responsibility. If you struggle to manage your time effectively, like lots of training, and prefer to focus on one task at a time, this probably isn't the role for you. DT team members are tenacious, resourceful, highly motivated independent thinkers who regularly go "above and beyond" the call of duty. They have a strong sense of ownership and are exceptional time managers and multi-taskers, able to juggle 10-20 projects in varying stages of completion to favorable results on a daily basis.

We make every effort to wrap up each opening within 30 days, although we understand that priorities, hiring manager needs, candidate timelines, and even the employment market dynamics can shift on a daily basis. The key is recognizing and taking action (including asking for help!) quickly when obstacles arise, as opposed to letting a project flounder. Bottom line, we are our clients' recruitment partners, and the more the client feels you are taking care of his/her needs, the more repeat business you will see. . .

More Good Reasons

Comfort and flexibility -- everyone at DT is virtual. When our CEO meets with a client, she calls it a "mascara day." Otherwise it's come as you are. Pick up the kids? No problem. Run an errand? No problem. Closet Milli Vanilli fan? No problem with DT . . . crank up the volume!

A culture like no other -- it may be "come as you are," but it's not all party. One of the reasons we are able to enjoy a positive, upbeat culture is that the team is made up of people who hold themselves to high standards. Rather than wasting time looking over people's shoulders, our leadership team invests it in wrapping resources, tools and support around us.

Technology to extend your reach -- remember when Sigourney Weaver strapped herself into that robotic loader and kicked the alien's butt ("Get away from her, you b1+¢#!")? That's what our technology will do for you: allow you to amplify your virtual impact. And you won't have to beg and plead for the technology you need -- we get it. In fact, our founder is also our Chief Technology Officer.

Proof in the pudding -- we're thriving, with a nationwide list of clients in just about every industry vertical, including smaller startups as well as major names like Stanley Black & Decker, Molina Healthcare and Waste Management. Decision Toolbox has experienced high double-digit growth year over year since 2009.

Vibrant, innovative business model -- Decision Toolbox has been challenging the status quo in recruitment since 1992. Today we boast robust technology, a mature creative team and a compelling track record. Just as importantly, our focus is not on getting a lot of easy money out of our clients, but on building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Setting you up to be exceptional -- we offer full training through modules that include culture, process, products and our proprietary ATS / CRM. You'll go through a 30-60-90-day certification process to ensure you have what you need to thrive at DT. We've also implemented an internal online university, DTU, to provide on-demand access to resources, including the latest sourcing techniques and trends, best practices, process videos, working referrals, courting candidates and more.

Be brilliant -- at Decision Toolbox we thrive on creativity; we innovate not because we have to, but because we get to. It keeps us in the vanguard of the industry, it will keep you energized and, hell, it's just plain fun. That sets the bar high for you -- there are no "B" players here -- but the synergy is fast, furious and fertile.

Compensation

As a DT Recruitment Partner you will enjoy an entrepreneurial compensation model that includes a fixed amount for each project you work, plus bonuses for completing projects and generating repeat business. Although we cannot guarantee a minimum number of projects in any given period, we've structured the compensation for this position so that a strong performer can earn well in excess of $100,000 per year.

As in any healthy entrepreneurial environment, you reap what you sow. You will have "right of first refusal" to work any new openings that you book personally. All other projects are assigned based on "seeding" as determined by several factors including each Recruiter's percentage of openings filled, speed to close projects, quality ratios, repeat business and satisfaction survey scores from Hiring Managers, and desired workload.

If you want to juggle a heavier workload, you can earn significantly more. If you want to take 4 weeks off for a vacation, or only work a part-time schedule, you can -- you simply earn less for that period.

In addition to our unique compensation structure, flexible working hours and the convenience of working from home, we offer:
  • Health, dental and life insurance to all employees. Decision Toolbox contributes a portion for full-time employees (30+ hours per week is considered full-time).
  • Paid time off (PTO) - if you're classified as full time, you will be eligible for five days of PTO.
  • Participation in our 401k plan, including employer contribution.
  • A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program.
  • Plenty of recognition, kudos and applause; our quarterly Top Performer Program (an announcement of recent winners is pictured) is just one example.

Q & A

Questions and answers with some of DT's Recruitment Partners

What do you like most about the "DT method" of recruitment?
  • One DT Recruitment Partner said, "I enjoy being a partner and consultant to my clients. It is nice to be in the role of 'recruitment expert' instead of 'pesky vendor.' I also like being able to focus on the needs of my clients. In the contingency world, I had to devote a large percentage of my time to sales (sourcing new searches) and talking to candidates in order to populate our database. At DT, I don't have these responsibilities and it leaves me with more time to work with my clients and the applicants who match their needs."

  • Another DT Recruitment Partner said, "The DT process makes recruitment so much easier and more manageable. The systems are easy to use, and are internally developed to help us work faster and smarter. Recruiting Machine is a great tool, it helps me to prioritize my work for the day, and takes a lot of the 'grunt' out of sorting and screening resumes. All in all, we have some great tools here, and it helps me focus on what I do best: fill positions!"
For whom do you think this role is a good opportunity?
  • One said, "This position is a great opportunity for a seasoned recruiter who has an entrepreneurial makeup, but who still wants a solid support infrastructure. You can manage your own workload and schedule, and thus determine your own income, while still having access to some of the best people, processes, tools and technology in recruitment today."

  • Another said, "It's a great opportunity for those of us who truly believe that work-life balance can exist. I am a new mother juggling the joys of parenthood with the responsibilities of a full time job, and things couldn't be better. Unlike so many of my peers, having a family did not mean compromising my career. At DT, I get to spend real quality time with my daughter, while still having a rewarding career where I can see my impact and control my earnings. It is a powerful model that I thank my lucky stars for every day."

About DT

At Decision Toolbox, almost everything about our approach to recruitment is unique, from our tools to our low cost pricing model to our relationships with our clients. Some companies enlist our help for the occasional overflow or difficult-to-fill opening. Others use us as their extended recruiting department on an ongoing basis. In any case, we are not about simply filling positions; rather, we become our client's recruitment partner, and work proactively to drive down costs, identify and solve business problems, and increase retention.

For every project, DT deploys a Six Sigma inspired process that includes employment branding, aggressive candidate sourcing, comprehensive screening, on-boarding and the dedicated support of an experienced recruitment professional.

Our process is known as "Recruitment Engineering", and not only are we the industry pioneers in this space, but we also are recognized as the industry experts. We've been fine-tuning Recruitment Engineering since our founding in 1992; however, the common thread that remains is our commitment to "doing the right thing" for our clients. We have established and maintained a strong reputation for fair and honest business practices within our industry.
Engage2Excel Recruitment Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at leaton@engage2excel.com.
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