How many permanent placements did you make last year?

The interviewer wants an idea of the work volume you have handled in the past. If you made only three placements in a year, that likely means you are a slow Permanent Recruiter and are not used to working in a fast-paced environment. The average Permanent Recruiter will place around a dozen or more candidates per quarter or nearly 50 per year. If you work for a boutique firm, that number may be less. Discuss with the interviewer how many permanent job placements you are accustomed to making while highlighting the fact that you are a high performer.

"Last year, my goal was to place 35 candidates. I wanted to reach my stretch bonus and achieve this by placing 42 candidates in total. It felt great! My average per quarter is around ten candidates."

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