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Posted On Thursday, January 22, 2026
Author: Philip Sampson (Account Director)
Welcome to the wonderful world of recruiting—where job reqs multiply like rabbits, and your inbox has zero chill. Whether you're flying solo as a freelance recruiter or juggling multiple clients in an agency setting, there will come a time when you’ll think, “Sure, I can take on another client,” while nervously eyeing the 37 tabs open on your browser.
But fear not! You don’t have to clone yourself or give up caffeine to survive. With a few strategic shifts in your workflow, you can take on more clients and maintain your sanity (and reputation).
Most recruiters tackle new roles like this: get a job brief, dive deep, post the ad, start the search, rinse, repeat—one after the other. But that’s like trying to fill a buffet one dish at a time. Instead, try “chunking”—batching similar tasks together.
Got three roles to fill? Block out an hour for just crafting job ads. Then do an hour of sourcing. Then interviews. Then feedback. You’ll fly through tasks faster when your brain isn’t switching lanes every 30 seconds.
You wouldn’t start a road trip without checking the route (unless you're living dangerously). The same goes for your week. If you’re constantly reacting, you’re not recruiting—you’re firefighting.
Block out an hour on Sunday or Monday (with snacks, of course) to plan your week. Look at deadlines, candidate follow-ups, interviews, and sourcing time. Be ruthless about what actually needs your energy. Future you will thank you.
Overwhelm sneaks in when you view tasks as a mountain. Flip the script—approach new responsibilities with curiosity. “Hmm, how can I automate this candidate follow-up?” is a much better mindset than “Oh no, I’ll never get through this stack.”
Every system, every message template, every clever Boolean string you create becomes part of your recruitment toolkit. The more you build, the less you reinvent the wheel next time.
Imagine the recruiter version of yourself that effortlessly juggles five clients, nails every deadline, and still has time for iced coffee and a walk. Now, pretend to be that person.
It’s called success roleplay (no costumes required). What would that version of you do? Use scheduling tools? Set stricter candidate qualification criteria? Outsource admin work? You’ll find yourself naturally leaning into those solutions when you act “as if.”
Let’s face it—you're not a superhero, and Red Bull can only take you so far. If you hate writing job descriptions or formatting CVs, outsource it. There are tons of talented virtual assistants, content writers, and sourcers out there who can take tasks off your plate—without your client ever knowing.
Your role is to match the right people to the right roles. Everything else? Delegate if you can.
Effectiveness is doing the right thing. Efficiency is doing it right. As a recruiter, you need both.
Templates, tools, ATS systems, calendar blockers, email schedulers—get friendly with all of them. Recruitment isn’t just about finding people anymore—it’s about how fast and smartly you can do it.
Remember the first time you ran a full-cycle recruitment process? Or your first tough client call? You figured it out. Experience is just repetition with lessons attached. The more roles you juggle (strategically!), the easier it gets to spot patterns, optimize your process, and recruit like a boss.
So yes—you can take on more clients. Just don’t forget to take on a bit of planning, batching, curiosity, and maybe a few power naps along the way.
Now go forth and recruit like you’ve got a full team behind you—even if it’s just you and your cat. 🐾
Want more recruiter survival tips? Let me know, and I’ll whip up another blog faster than you can say, “Have you had a chance to review the candidate profile?”