Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned about the directing to coaching transition. Now let's practice recognizing when it's needed with your recruiting team and how to implement it effectively.

Remember: add support while maintaining direction when recruiter enthusiasm meets hiring reality.

Engagement Message

What's the biggest challenge in managing this transition with recruiters?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Swipe each statement left if it signals need for directing style or right if it signals need for coaching style:

Labels

  • Left Label: Needs Directing
  • Right Label: Needs Coaching

Left Label Items

  • "I'm excited to fill these open roles!"
  • "This req looks straightforward - where do I start?"
  • "I can't wait to start sourcing candidates!"

Right Label Items

  • "These hiring managers are impossible to please"
  • "I'm not sure I'm cut out for recruiting"
  • "I was hitting targets last month, now nothing"
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Sarah started three weeks ago with high energy about recruiting. Now she says "I feel like I'm getting more rejections than placements." What leadership style does Sarah need?

A. More directing - she needs clearer sourcing instructions B. Coaching - high direction plus high support
C. Supporting - reduce direction, maintain encouragement D. Delegating - give her space to figure it out

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

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