Fast, Furious… and Forgettable: Why Speed Isn’t Your Selling Point

There’s this weird flex floating around the recruitment world:

“I’m fast. I filled that role in under 24 hours.”

Cool story, Flash. But unless you’re slinging burgers, speed isn’t the gold standard. It’s just the easy thing to brag about on LinkedIn.

Speed gets you noticed. Strategy gets you respected.

The ‘Fast Fill’ Trap

Sure, filling a role quickly feels good. You get the dopamine hit. The client’s impressed. You strut into the kitchen like you just closed a million-dollar deal.

But here’s what recruiters never talk about:

• That client? They come back next time expecting you to magic up unicorns by lunchtime.
• That candidate? They churn in three months because you never challenged the brief.
• That process? Built on panic, not partnership.

Speed without depth is like a Tinder date that skips dinner and just shows up with a toothbrush. No one’s impressed.

Be the Architect, Not the Uber Eats Driver

Clients don’t need someone who delivers fast. They need someone who designs smart.

Ask better questions. Push back when the brief is off. Delay the send-out if the candidate isn’t right.

Want to be remembered? Slow down, zoom out, and bring insight — not just activity.

Fast is nice.
But trusted beats fast every time.

TBC takeaway:
You’re not just in recruitment. You’re in the business of intelligent matchmaking. Stop selling your stopwatch and start selling your strategy.

Less panic. More plan.