The 7 Characteristics of a Great Recruiter

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Kevin Sheridan

12 min read · Apr 15, 2026

The 7 Characteristics of a Great Recruiter

Hiring the right people for the right seats on the bus is no small feat. Make sure your recruiter is ready for the task! In the beginning of 2018, Kevin Sheridan and his team polled nearly 130,000 HR/OD/Talent Management/Senior Executives about the top traits of a great job recruiter. Since 86% of staffing firms feel they are doing a good job recruiting, yet only 60% of job candidates report having a positive experience during the recruiting process, it is extremely valuable to identify these traits. The results are in and the top characteristics are listed in this concise tips and tricks guide.

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