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“Recruiting is all about relationships. Technology and AI are advancing rapidly, but nothing will replace the authenticity of genuine connections. You can’t hire top talent without building real relationships. It’s the name of the game, and it always will be.” – Raul Mendoza, Founder Rapido Talent<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In the second episode of the Humans of Recruiterflow<\/em> series, meet Raul Mendoza<\/a>\u2014a guy with a serious crush on the letter “R”. His name starts with “R,” he’s a Rapper at heart, a Recruiter by passion, and the Founder of Rapido Talent let\u2019s not forget, that he\u2019s also a huge fan of Recruiterflow<\/a> as his go-to recruitment software!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition\u2014split between agency and in-house roles\u2014Raul always dreamed of starting his own company. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that dream began to take shape, leading him to fully commit to Rapido Talent, an AI-powered recruitment company, in late 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His vision for Rapido Talent is clear: to build a team where everyone can blend their personal passions with their professional lives, just as he is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Rapido Talent<\/a> grew, so did Raul\u2019s commitment to sharing his knowledge and experience. He turned to social media to offer advice and insights to others considering their own entrepreneurial leap. From branding to business operations, Raul\u2019s guidance has helped many navigate the complexities of starting a business in the talent acquisition space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Raul’s Top 3 KPIs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. 5-Day candidate submittals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the agile talent world, Raul has built a reputation for delivering results quickly. Rapido Talent consistently provides high-quality CVs to clients in just 96 hours, setting the company apart and building confidence in the recruitment process.
“I’ve found that if I can submit two to three candidates within 96 hours for any open position, the chances of filling that role significantly increase. Beyond four to five days, the likelihood of success drops by 50%.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Weekly prospect meetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raul targets one to two meetings with prospects each week, keeping his business at the forefront of potential clients’ minds and paving the way for future collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Monthly networking events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Attending 1-3 targeted networking events per month allows Raul to meet top talent and new customers, turning these interactions into meaningful connections that drive business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Challenges<\/strong> in the Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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