Lysha Holmes

The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Lysha Holmes

  • EP231: Jamie Burrows, Trainer and Coach at Jamie Burrows Training for Recruiters - Is The Billing Manager The Hardest In Recruitment?

EP231: Jamie Burrows, Trainer and Coach at Jamie Burrows Training for Recruiters - Is The Billing Manager The Hardest In Recruitment?

Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Jamie Burrows shares his journey and insights on the challenges of being a billing manager and identifying top billers in recruitment.
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The Toughest Job in Recruitment: Insights from Jamie Burrows

Episode Overview

  • Being a billing manager is one of the toughest roles in recruitment.
  • Structured support and proper training are crucial for success.
  • Emotional intelligence and commercial awareness are key qualities of top billers.
  • The impact of COVID-19 has reshaped training and development strategies.
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming can enhance recruitment training.
Being a billing manager is one of the hardest jobs in recruitment.
In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, Jamie Burrows, a seasoned recruitment professional and trainer, joins host Lysha Holmes for a deep dive into the challenging role of a billing manager. Jamie, who has been in the recruitment industry since the mid-2000s, shares his extensive experience across various sectors including Commercial, Construction, Education, Public Sector, and Tech.
With his background as a founding member of start-ups and as a director in large corporate businesses, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Now a dedicated trainer and coach, Jamie integrates Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) principles into his training methods to develop high-performing recruiters. The episode focuses on two key topics: the difficulties of being a billing manager and the characteristics that define top billers.
Jamie argues that being a billing manager is one of the toughest roles in recruitment, often involving high stress and little direction. He discusses the importance of having a structured support system and proper training to succeed in this role. Jamie also touches on the qualities that make someone a top biller, such as emotional intelligence, commercial awareness, and a thirst for knowledge.
Jamie shares his personal journey, from his early days in construction recruitment to starting his own training business. He reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on his business and how it has shaped his approach to training and development. The episode is filled with practical advice and real-life anecdotes that will resonate with anyone in the recruitment industry.
If you're looking to understand the complexities of being a billing manager or want to learn how to identify and nurture top talent, this episode is a must-listen. Jamie's insights are both relatable and actionable, making it an invaluable resource for recruiters at all levels.