The JobSync Blog
“Tebow” Your Way to Winning Recruiting
January 10, 2012
The breakout story from this season of NFL is the unlikely emergence of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Although a Heisman Trophy winner in college, his earlier professional play had been uneven, and going into this season, he was merely a backup quarterback with unfulfilled potential… until he took over for the lackluster Broncos when they began their season with one win and four losses. That’s when he turned the team around in dramatic fashion, with many of his startling victories coming via astonishing come-from-behind performances in the fourth quarter. And soon the Broncos unexpectedly found themselves in the playoffs.
Along the way, Tebow has generated supporters and detractors for his exciting and erratic play and public displays of religious devotion. But can his performance on the field help you score that elusive candidate? Here are four ways it can:
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Be versatile when you play the field. Tebow is known as a dual-threat quarterback, capable of making big plays passing or rushing. As a recruiter or hiring manager, you also need to be able to effectively tap your personal network as well online sources for top talent. Don’t disregard one at the cost of the other.
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You Must Have Faith. Kneeling and praying are common staples of Tebow’s life on the field. While we are not insisting you pray for ideal candidates, you must believe in yourself and your ability to recruit and hire superior prospects. Tebow is also relentless: He once played the second half of a high school game with a broken leg, even running 29 yards for a touchdown. You, too, should never give up (and dare we say, “Break a leg”).
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You can always turn things around, even late in the game. Have you heard about the new Tim Tebow pizza? You have to throw out 3/4ths of it because only the last quarter is any good! Kidding aside, while you are statistically most likely to make a hire out of the first one or two weeks of candidates who apply for your position, you never know what can happen if you make a late push in your recruiting.
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Winning ugly is still winning. Okay, so maybe you didn’t end up hiring the perfect candidate you initially wanted. It’s your company’s job now to grow and develop that employee to be the best he can be. And you may soon find yourself having one winning year after another thanks to this new recruit.
So let Tebow’s style of quarterbacking inspire your recruiting.
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