2023 Top Echelon Network Preferred Membership Survey

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* 1. To receive the results of this survey, please provide your email address.

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* 2. How long have you been a recruiter?

Less than five years

Between 6 and 10 years

Between 11 and 15 years

Between 16 and 20 years

Between 21 and 25 years

Over 25 years

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* 3. In which industry/niche do you work?

Accounting/Finance

Construction

Engineering

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Insurance

Legal/Auditors

Human Resources

Healthcare

Telecommunications

Scientific/Research

Utilities

Retail/Wholesale

Hospitality/Food Service

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How many placements did you personally make in 2022?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

More than 30

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* 5. How many placements do you think you'll make in 2023?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

More than 30

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* 6. What was the cash-in total for your recruiting desk in 2022?

Less than $100K

$100K to $200K

$200K to $300K

$300K to $400K

$400K to $500K

Over $500K

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* 7. How much do you think you'll bill on your recruiting desk in 2023?

Less than $100K

$100K to $200K

$200K to $300K

$300K to $400K

$400K to $500K

Over $500K

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* 8. How do the number of job orders you're working now compare to a year ago at this time?

I'm working a LOT more job orders.

I'm working a few more job orders.

I'm working about the same number.

I'm working fewer job orders.

I'm working a LOT less job orders.

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* 9. How would you describe your clients' overall activity level in terms of hiring as compared to a year ago at this time?

There's a LOT more activity.

There's a little more activity.

There's about the same level.

There's a little less activity.

There's a LOT less activity.

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* 10. How do the number of offer turndowns compare to a year ago at this time?

There are a LOT more turndowns.

There are a few more turndowns.

There's about the same number.

There are a few less turndowns.

There are a LOT fewer turndowns.

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* 11. Are candidates "ghosting" more, less, or the same as a year ago at this time?

They're "ghosting" a LOT more.

They're "ghosting" a little more.

They're "ghosting" about the same.

They're "ghosting" a little less.

They're "ghosting" a LOT less.

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* 12. Are candidates more or less likely to relocate now as opposed to the past three years?

A LOT more likely

A little more likely

About the same

A little less likely

A LOT less likely

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* 13. What are your thoughts regarding a possible recession?

The recession has already started!

The recession will start before the end of the year.

The recession will start next year.

There will be no recession for the foreseeable future.

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* 14. What part of your Top Echelon Network Preferred Membership are you the MOST pleased with?

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* 15. What part of your Top Echelon Network Preferred Membership are you the LEAST pleased with?

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* 16. Please share any additional thoughts about your Top Echelon Network Preferred Membership, the state of the recruiting industry, or anything else that you believe is relevant to this survey.