What makes a good recruiter?

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What makes a good recruiter?

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CalallenStang wrote:If you know Kevin Knox, think about his personality. It makes him successful in development. If he were a football coach, it would make him a successful recruiter.

Skills needed (in no particular order, and by no means exhaustive):

-Knowing people
-Ability to connect on a meaningful level with anyone and everyone / cultivate relationships
-Energy/tirelessness
-Ability to seamlessly weave a "sales pitch" into conversation
-Ability to close

completely agree in terms of personality
"This is . . . dedication to distraction by fans. Is that what I'm going to go with Jay?"
"That poor kid has to be wondering what is dad doing."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XknLDwj0dSo
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