Episode
Ep 307 - Small Language Changes, Bigger Placement Results
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- The Lone Recruiter
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- May 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 667
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Summary
Most recruiters completely change their success rate with passive candidates once they understand one thing: A headhunted candidate is psychologically very different to an applicant. Applicants are already in the market. Passive candidates are not. That means the language you use throughout a process matters more than most recruiters realise. Tune in for: 👉 Why passive candidates trigger “fight or flight” 👉 The biggest language mistakes recruiters make 👉 Why terms like “interview”, “offer” and “business case” can spook candidates 👉 How to guide headhunted talent through a process without pushing too hard, too fast 👉 Real examples from live recruitment processes 👉 The subtle wording shifts that improve candidate engagement and conversion Because sometimes the difference between a placement and a ghosted candidate… is just the wording.