Recruiter, You Aint Nothin But a Hound Dog

Recruiter, You Aint Nothin But a Hound Dog Vying all the time, recruiters and hound dogs  have  a lot in common. You see, canines  possess killer searching skills.  Theyre  forever sniffing out other  animals, working out who they are, where theyve been and their overall suitability as  a mate. In many ways, recruiters are sniffers as well, sniffing  for a living. In a less physical sense theyre forever following their nose, sniffing  out candidates skills and suitability for a role. They are so unbelievably good at it,  its almost a sniff they were born to do it. Both hound dogs and recruiters are natural-born  hunters too, known for their determination and persistence (and occasional stubbornness).  Where recruiters hunt talent and new business opportunities, the dogs  track down  people, animals and other unidentified objects.  Both beings  share  an innate sense of inquisition and curiosity. Theyre also  extremely social and  great with people. See? Peas in a pod. While the similarity is uncanny,  there are still many different types of recruiters, so which breed of hound dog are you? The Beagle Beagles are extremely cute, but they can also be quite stubborn. They are known for blindly following a scent  and are hard to deter when they think theyre onto something.  They are also  quite loud-mouthed and are known for barking a lot.  If your phone voice is the same voice you use to cheer on your football team in the semis, you could be a Beagle. https://twitter.com/sxbaird/status/724892211872157698 The Basset Hound Basset Hounds have a really pleasant nature and are easy to be around. They are peaceful dogs, affectionate and friendly. Like beagles, when they are following a scent very little can stop them in their tracks. Now before you start telling everyone youre a big ol basset hound, note that these guys are known to be big slobberers and struggle with flatulence issues. Still sound like you? The Afghan Hound Afghan Hounds  are an ancient breed of hound dog.    They embody wisdom, are sensitive  and elegant. If youve been in the recruitment game a long time and are wise beyond your years, this could be you. Im so stunning its ridiculous ?? #afghan #afghanhound #dog #hound #sighthound #dogsoftwitter #dogshow #doggrooming pic.twitter.com/t7pnuJeYww Madam Jones (@madambumpy) April 19, 2016 The Bloodhound The name is a little bit misleading here. Bloodhounds are gentle beings, but tireless when following a scent. Their intense tracking abilities make them difficult to train. If you find yourself rolling your eyes at training courses, all the while wishing you were out working on the job, you may have just found your spirit animal in the Bloodhound. The Greyhound Go, go, go! Greyhounds are absolute racers, so dont even try to catch them. These dogs are good at  eyeing the prize and chasing it down, vying for the top spot ahead of the pack. They dont respond well to heavy discipline, but need a clear sense of direction to be communicated to them. See below a picture of a Greyhound on public transport. If you did a double-take thinking it was actually a picture of you, you know  which breed you are. Spotted on the tube a lovely #greyhound (aptly around Isle of Dogs) pic.twitter.com/46f42X6QQR Susan McKeon (@susanjmckeon) April 23, 2016 The Dachshund Forget keeping a low profile (mind the double entendre), these guys like to play a lot of games. Sometimes they are referred to as wiener or sausage dogs. Dachshunds are full of life, very clever and  also possess strong digging instincts, making them  excellent recruiters. If youre a bit of a prankster or joke-cracker, or just look great in a suit, youre probably a Dashchund. If youre unsure which  one  you are, we recommend you engage in some light reading about dog breeds. Top bottom images: Shutterstock