Recruiting is more than simply filing job orders; it is a business about building long-term relationships with talent and clients. This is why measuring the success of each job placement is important to your long-term success as a recruiter. After a candidate has been place with an employer, your job is not finished. Now it's time to measure the success of that placement. Here are thee questions you should ask:

1. How satisfied are you with the recruiting process?  This question can be asked of both the candidate and the client.  Listen closely to their answers and don't be shy about asking for details. Did the process take to long? Was it not clear enough?  The answers you receive will help you perfect your recruiting process.
2. How satisfied are you with your placement? This question can be asked after 30 day, 90 days and a year.  Did the client get what they expected?  Is the employer providing the opportunities and challenges the candidate craves?  The answers to these questions will help you determine how successful and accurate your placements are over the long-term.
3. How can I make the recruiting process more beneficial to you? This last question will offer an opportunity to receive useful suggestions that will help you serve your clients and candidates better in the future. Many times outsiders offer the best insight into how we can run our business more effectively.