Client Goals
San Diego and Orange County businesses rely on TurningPoint to hire top-notch, ethical and thoroughly screened professionals in a timely manner and at a fair price.
Areas of Expertise
- VP/Director/Manager of Sales
- Sales and Business Development Staff
- CMO, Director/Manager of Marketing
- Marketing Staff
- COO, General Management, Director of Operations
- Supply Chain, Customer Service, Human Resources
- CFO, VP of Finance, Chief Audit Executive, Controller
The TurningPoint 3D Recruiting Plan
Define the ideal candidate
- Conduct a “Skill Gap” Analysis
- Identify the technical and cultural criteria – must haves vs. nice to haves
- Create “the sizzle” – what is uniquely compelling about the position & company
Develop a target list, recruiting plan & short list
- Create a list of top competitors & ideal prospects
- Leverage our proprietary database, social media, exclusive network & in depth research
- Identify top prospects, conduct phone & in–person screening
Deliver the best talent
- Present a short list including resumes and customized bio while continuing to recruit new talent
- Facilitate interviews, select finalist, complete references
- Negotiate the compensation package & secure a start date
This unique process has resulted in a 3-year placement retention ratio of 91% and a candidate interview rate of 75%
Top 10 Questions to ask your Recruiter
- What differentiates them from the other recruiters in the area?
- What is their Retention Ratio? (the number of placements that are still in the job 1, 2, 3 years later)
- What is the recruiter’s average time to fill? (on average, how much time does it take them to fill this type of position)
- How does the recruiter source and screen their candidates? (Monster.com, direct recruiting, in-person, phone, etc.)
- How many orders is the recruiter currently working on and what is their capacity to add more?
- What is the recruiter’s “fill ratio” over the past 6-12 months (the percentage of positions they have filled compared to the number they have worked on – the industry average is approximately 50%)
- How many positions have been filled by the recruiter with the same criteria as your open position?
- On average, how many candidates do they present before a placement is made?
- What is the average salary for this type of position?
- What client references can the recruiter provide?


