New Year Resolution Guide for Recruiters

As the new year arrives, new resolutions follow. For some, it could be losing weight, building muscle, or reaching extended miles in the morning run. Similarly for recruiters, it should be all about improving yourself and getting better at finding talent faster and more efficiently. But saying is easier than done. This could mean anything. Without having the right idea, you might get lost mid-process and just easily give up. To help you reach your new goals, here is our new year resolution guide for the Year of the Dragon.

New Year Resolution Ideas

1. Treat Your Mind

Start journaling

Journaling is a simple but powerful way to clear your mind and organize your thoughts. It can help you reflect on your actions, goals, challenges, and achievements. It can also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and plan for improvement. Plus, it can also boost your creativity and problem-solving skills, which are essential for recruiters.

Here are some tips to get you started on journaling:

• Set a regular time and place for journaling, preferably in the morning or before bed.
• Use a notebook or an app that suits your style and preference.
• Write freely and honestly, without worrying about grammar or spelling.
• Write about anything that comes to your mind, such as your feelings, thoughts, experiences, ideas, or questions.
• Review your journal entries periodically and look for patterns, insights, or feedback.

Meditating to clear your mind

Meditating is another effective way to calm your mind and reduce stress. It reduces the noises in your head and helps you focus on the present moment and let go of the past or the future. It can also help you cultivate a positive attitude and a sense of gratitude, which can improve your mood and motivation. Through meditation, you can enhance your concentration and attention span, which can help you perform better as a recruiter.

Not sure how to properly meditate? Here are some tips:

• Choose a quiet and comfortable place to meditate, where you won’t be disturbed or distracted.
• Set a timer for the duration of your meditation, preferably 10 to 20 minutes.
• Sit or lie down relaxed, with your eyes closed or slightly open.
• Breathe deeply and slowly, and pay attention to your breath.
• If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath, without judging or criticizing yourself.

Get away from all the noise with social media detoxing

Social media detoxing is a practice of limiting or avoiding the use of social media platforms for a certain period. It can help you break the habit of constantly checking your phone and scrolling through endless feeds of information, which can be overwhelming and distracting. You can also reclaim your time and energy, and use them for more productive and meaningful activities.

Get started with social media detoxing by:

• Decide on the duration and frequency of your social media detox, such as a day, a week, or a month.
• Turn off the notifications and delete the apps from your phone, or use apps that block or limit your access to social media.
• Inform your friends, family, and colleagues about your social media detox, and ask for their support and understanding.
• Find alternative ways to communicate and connect with your loved ones, such as calling or meeting in person.
• Fill your time with other activities that get your minds off of the chaotic events on social media such as reading, writing, learning, exercising, or volunteering.

Exercise your mind by reading

Reading is another activity that can benefit your mind and your career as a recruiter. Reading exposes you to new ideas, perspectives, and knowledge, which can broaden your horizons and stimulate your curiosity. It can also improve your vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills, which can help you write better job descriptions, resumes, and emails.

Here are some tips for sharping your mind with reading:

• Set a reading goal for yourself, such as a certain number of books, pages, or minutes of reading per week or month.
• Choose books that interest you and challenge you, from different genres, authors, and topics.
• It’s a good idea to join a book club or a reading community, where you can share your opinions, insights, and recommendations with other readers.
• Make a list of the books you have read and write down your thoughts, questions, and learnings from each book.

2. For Body

Play sports

Sports are a great way to maintain your body and your health. They come with many benefits including burning calories, building muscles, strengthening bones, and improving your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Playing sports can also foster teamwork, leadership, and competitiveness, which are valuable skills for recruiters.

Here are some tips to get you ready for any sport:

• Choose a sport that you enjoy and that suits your fitness level. You can start with jogging, swimming, or cycling.
• Find a partner, a group, or a club that shares your interest in the sport, and that can motivate and challenge you.
• It’s all about consistency. So, set a schedule and a routine for your sport, and stick to it as much as possible.
• Don’t forget to warm up before and cool down after your sport to prevent injuries and soreness.
• It’s nice to celebrate your achievements every now and then, such as your speed, distance, or score.

Eat healthier

Eating healthier can regulate your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure, which can prevent diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. As a result, it will improve your brain function, memory, and cognition, which helps you make better decisions and solve problems.

Here are our suggestions to help you start eating healthier:

• Eat a balanced diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. Avoid processed, fried, and sugary foods whenever you can.
• Drink plenty of water, and limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine, and soda, which can keep you hydrated and detoxified.
• With that being said, it’s good to treat yourself occasionally and enjoy your food without guilt or regret.

Sleep better

Sleeping well can restore your physical and mental health, by repairing your tissues, organs, and cells, and by consolidating your memories, learning, and emotions. It can also enhance your mood, alertness, and creativity, by regulating your hormones, neurotransmitters, and brain waves.

Get your blanket ready and follow these tips:

• Set a regular bedtime and wake-up time, and stick to them as much as possible, even on weekends and holidays, which can establish your circadian rhythm and your sleep cycle.
• Create a comfortable and conducive sleeping environment, that is quiet, cool, and cozy, and that is free from distractions and interruptions.
• Follow a relaxing and consistent bedtime routine, that includes activities such as reading, listening to music, meditating, or taking a bath, and that avoids activities such as watching TV, using your phone, working, or studying, which can calm your mind and body and prepare you for sleep.
• Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and heavy meals close to your bedtime as they can interfere with your sleep quality and quantity.
• If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try some natural remedies, such as chamomile tea, lavender oil, or melatonin supplements, or consult your doctor for professional advice.

3. For Motivation

Income growth

Income growth is one of the main motivators for many recruiters, as it reflects their value, performance, and success. It can enable you to achieve your financial goals, such as saving and investing, as well as increase your satisfaction and security.

Here are some tips to help you achieve income growth:

• Set realistic and specific income goals for yourself, such as a percentage, a number, or a range, and break them down into smaller and measurable milestones like monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
• Track and evaluate your income progress and performance, and identify your sources, streams, and drivers of income, such as your clients, candidates, placements, or commissions.
• Seek feedback and guidance from your manager, mentor, or coach, and learn from your peers, colleagues, or competitors, who can help you improve your skills, strategies, and results.
• Negotiate and communicate your value and worth, and ask for a raise, a bonus, or a promotion, when you have proven your achievements, contributions, and impact.
• Diversify and expand your income opportunities, and explore new markets, niches, or industries, where you can leverage your expertise, experience, and network.

Client growth

Client growth is another important motivator for recruiters, as it indicates their reputation, influence, and potential. It provides you with more opportunities, challenges, and rewards, such as working on different roles, projects, or sectors, and earning more referrals, testimonials, and repeat business.

These tips can help you increase your client growth:

• Deliver high-quality and consistent service to your existing clients, and exceed their expectations, satisfaction, and retention, such as by finding the best candidates, meeting the deadlines, and providing feedback and support.
• Ask for referrals, testimonials, and reviews from your existing clients, and use them to showcase your value, credibility, and results, such as by featuring them on your website, blog, or social media, or sharing them with your prospects and leads.
• Prospect and outreach to new and potential clients, and use various methods, tools, and channels like cold calling, emailing, networking, or social selling, to generate interest, awareness, and trust.
• Nurture your leads and prospects. Understand their needs, goals, and challenges, and offer them solutions, benefits, and value propositions that match their requirements, budget, and timeline.
• Close and convert your prospects and leads into clients, and negotiate and communicate the terms, conditions, and expectations, of your partnership, contract, or agreement.

Referral growth

Referral growth can supply you with more leads, prospects, and candidates, who are more likely to be qualified, interested, and fit for your roles. It can also reduce your costs, time, and efforts, by simplifying your sourcing, screening, and hiring processes.

Here are some tips to help you get a referral growth:

• Build and maintain strong and long-term relationships with your referrals, and provide them with value, support, and feedback, such as sharing relevant information, resources, or opportunities, or asking for their opinions, suggestions, or reviews.
• Showcase and promote your referrals’ success stories, and highlight their achievements, benefits, and impact, such as featuring them on your website, blog, or social media, or inviting them to your events, webinars, or podcasts.
• Expand and diversify your referral network, and reach out to new and different sources, channels, or platforms, where you can find and connect with potential referrals, such as alumni associations, professional associations, or online communities.
• Track and measure your referral outcomes and performance, and analyze your referral sources, rates, and conversions, such as using a CRM system, a spreadsheet, or a dashboard.

Conclusion

As a recruiter, you have the opportunity and the responsibility to improve yourself and your career in the new year. By following this guide, you can set and achieve your New Year resolutions, and enjoy the rewards and benefits that come with them. Whether it is for your mind, your body, or your motivation, you can find and implement the best practices and tips that suit your needs and preferences. Remember, the key to success is to be consistent, persistent, and adaptable, and to have fun along the way. Happy New Year and happy recruiting!