Recruitment Strategy: Experience Vs. Potential – TTG Investigates

Atlanta-based event-marketing experts, TTG have a wealth of experience when it comes to talent acquisition. President James Sagar has investigated the age-old question – experience versus potential.

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TTG have big growth goals and to meet those goals, good recruitment is pivotal. The event-marketing specialists are keen to add ambitious individuals to their talent pool.

With the graduates of 2018 looking to integrate themselves into the business world, TTG recognizes that many of those individuals will struggle to secure the position they desire because of a lack of experience. TTG have looked into whether a company would benefit more from hiring experienced experience or potential.

TTG believe that having a mix of talents within a business is important. President James Sagar argues that it can be beneficial to hire seasoned talent along with new graduates. The combination of young and experienced new hires will give the business a much-needed platform to boost the business and benefit long term.

TTG recognize that many businesses will overlook graduates when it comes to hiring because they want the finished article. However, at TTG they appreciate the fresh ambition and enthusiasm that graduates can bring to a business. “Graduates are great at bringing new ideas to the table. They are excited, and that is infectious,” commented Mr Sagar. TGG believes the fresh thinking from graduates has helped them to expand their business across the country.

TTG is proud of their approach to recruitment. The event-marketing specialists don’t pre-judge on education or experience. Mr Sagar believes that companies are missing out on highly talented individuals because they don’t have all of the skills on paper. The award-winning business owner argues that more companies should hire potential and train people. This is the approach TTG take, with the firm's Management Training Program the perfect fit for those with no experience.

The program is designed to teach young business professionals the skills needed to be successful in the sales and marketing industry. Individuals learn all aspects of the business fundamentals at TTG including; campaign management, client relations, leadership, marketing and sales strategies and public speaking. TTG is committed to the development of the firm’s workforce. Mr Sagar contends that by developing each individual’s skillsets, it not only helps the business to grow and succeed but helps each individual reach their full potential and hit their own aspirations.

The Atlanta-based firm is invested in developing the leaders of the future. President, James Sagar is urging companies to adopt a balanced approach to recruitment, hiring both experience and potential.