57 min
How to create compelling job descriptions that make candidates apply | Relancer Podcast #8 Relancer Podcast
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In today's episode, we peek into job descriptions with Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director, Talent Acquisition at Camunda. We explore the relationship between job descriptions, company storytelling, and recruitment strategies. Nadia shares her extensive experience in enhancing candidate and employee experiences in remote-first companies, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and strategic communication in talent acquisition.
We delve into the challenges of crafting compelling job descriptions that truly reflect the needs and culture of a company, particularly in a remote work environment. Nadia discusses the common pitfalls in job description writing, such as overloading with unnecessary requirements, which can discourage potential candidates. She highlights the value of simplifying job descriptions to include only essential skills and encouraging a broader range of applicants to foster diversity.
The conversation also covers practical tips on integrating effective storytelling into job descriptions, the significance of alignment between corporate and employer branding, and the role of hiring managers in the recruitment process. Nadia advocates for proactive engagement and clear communication strategies to streamline hiring processes and enhance candidate experiences.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Learning Storytelling from Product Management
02:58 A Fuck-up Story About Storytelling
06:12 The Learning Opportunities
08:28 The Fundamentals
09:10 Kicking Off the Hiring Process – How to Do It Right?
11:19 The Role of Storytelling in Job Descriptions
17:39 The Importance of Storytelling
22:22 The Power of Storytelling in Job Descriptions
24:22 The Role of Hiring Managers & the Importance of Transparency
28:53 Leveraging Hiring Managers
30:05 Proactive Communication with Hiring Managers
32:21 Timely Communication & Moving Quickly with Candidates
36:14 The Process of Creating a Job Description
39:42 Calibrating the Hiring Panel
43:05 Creating a Job Description
43:29 Aligning Corporate Brand with Employer Brand
48:59 Corporate Branding vs Company Values
50:21 Using Videos to Attract Talent
55:22 Including Employee Stories in Job Descriptions
58:07 Outro
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In today's episode, we peek into job descriptions with Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director, Talent Acquisition at Camunda. We explore the relationship between job descriptions, company storytelling, and recruitment strategies. Nadia shares her extensive experience in enhancing candidate and employee experiences in remote-first companies, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and strategic communication in talent acquisition.
We delve into the challenges of crafting compelling job descriptions that truly reflect the needs and culture of a company, particularly in a remote work environment. Nadia discusses the common pitfalls in job description writing, such as overloading with unnecessary requirements, which can discourage potential candidates. She highlights the value of simplifying job descriptions to include only essential skills and encouraging a broader range of applicants to foster diversity.
The conversation also covers practical tips on integrating effective storytelling into job descriptions, the significance of alignment between corporate and employer branding, and the role of hiring managers in the recruitment process. Nadia advocates for proactive engagement and clear communication strategies to streamline hiring processes and enhance candidate experiences.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Learning Storytelling from Product Management
02:58 A Fuck-up Story About Storytelling
06:12 The Learning Opportunities
08:28 The Fundamentals
09:10 Kicking Off the Hiring Process – How to Do It Right?
11:19 The Role of Storytelling in Job Descriptions
17:39 The Importance of Storytelling
22:22 The Power of Storytelling in Job Descriptions
24:22 The Role of Hiring Managers & the Importance of Transparency
28:53 Leveraging Hiring Managers
30:05 Proactive Communication with Hiring Managers
32:21 Timely Communication & Moving Quickly with Candidates
36:14 The Process of Creating a Job Description
39:42 Calibrating the Hiring Panel
43:05 Creating a Job Description
43:29 Aligning Corporate Brand with Employer Brand
48:59 Corporate Branding vs Company Values
50:21 Using Videos to Attract Talent
55:22 Including Employee Stories in Job Descriptions
58:07 Outro
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relancer-podcast/message
57 min