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For this conversation, we bring in Kosti Theoharides, who works at AC Talent in their international and UK football arm. You may be wondering, What do sports have to do with recruitment? And the answer is: probably a lot more than you'd think.

Throughout the episode, Sam and Kosti discuss the process of attracting and signing top soccer players, the importance of building relationships (sound familiar?), and the challenges of balancing talent and other factors in recruitment. They also touch on the need for transparency, trust, and long-term thinking in the industry (again I ask: sound familiar??). Beyond that, Kosti shares insights on the 'take the lunch' theory, which involves creating a relaxed and comfortable environment to understand someone's true nature. This is a fun, unique, and informational episode that emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit when recruiting talent — whether for the soccer field, the desk, or any other workplace.

If you like this episode, you'll probably also enjoy our conversation with Paul Stansik, on ensuring you never make a bad hire again.


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro
03:11 - How Kosti kicked off his career in recruiting
07:46 - The importance of niche specialization in recruiting
10:15 - Approaching top-tier talent: best practices
16:21 - From recruiter to advisor: building lasting connections
23:18 - Long-term talent acquisition: methods and strategies
36:58 - Identifying the ideal candidate: tips and tricks
51:19 - Podcast wrap-up: last words of wisdom






















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You can always count on a Tactical Tuesday episode with Vivien to bring the actionable tips you can walk away with and implement immediately. This conversation continues our recent Tactical Tuesday trend of digging into interview styles *(following up on our recent episode on new-hire welcome interviews).

Here, we focus on the importance of stay interviews in managing and nurturing a team — aka check-ins with existing team members that gauge their sentiments around their role and the culture, how happy they are about their growth potential at the company, their aspirations, and more. You'll walk away empowered to conduct your very own stay interviews — and be one step closer to reducing attrition and keeping employees happy!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro
03:20 - Stay interviews 101: A comprehensive overview
07:10 - Effective questions to measure job satisfaction
13:37 - Essential resources for fostering team innovation
18:25 - Transforming team communication with effective feedback
21:05 - Assessing work-life balance: Tips for team check-ins
25:50 - How to make manager feedback easy and effective
33:14 - Wrapping up





















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Trades are gaining attention from Gen Z as a viable career option, leading to a surge in enrollment in vocational schools and trade programs — so what does this mean for the job market, and for recruiters?

Throughout this Trending Topics conversation, Lex and Sam dig into some of the forces at play here — and what is pushing Gen Z to question the value of higher education and pursue other vocational training programs instead. As the college premium shrinks, the government invests in apprenticeships and trade programs, and industries like construction and healthcare are begging for workers (while layoffs are aplenty in tech), it's no surprise that the decision between college and trades is becoming a bit more nuanced. And recruiters have a significant role to play in filling the shortage of skilled tradespeople and can focus on niche areas — when armed with the right information.

If you like this episode, you'll probably be interested to hear us touch on this in our Trending Topics episode on LinkedIn's "big predictions" for 2024 — there was a lot of talk about Gen Z's impact on the workforce, and it's interesting to see which predictions are already playing out (or not).


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
04:07 - The Journey to Now: Trends and Background
11:09 - Hot Industries: Where Interest is Booming
13:19 - College or Trades: Assessing the True Value
26:22 - The Future of Work: How AI is Shaping Jobs
31:10 - Key Lessons for Recruiters: Adapting to Trends
42:42 - Wrapping Up: Main Points and Lessons






















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On this quick-hitter Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam dives into some practical strategies to not only maintain but also expand your existing client base. This episode serves as a great follow-up to Episode 85, where we discuss tactics to land more clients. Now, we’re focusing on how to keep them engaged and satisfied.

Sam details three strategies that are designed to deepen the relationships with your clients by proactively meeting their needs. From personal engagement through lunches to strategic assessments and creating transparent candidate experiences, each step helps in cementing your role as more than just a service provider but as a strategic parther and a pivotal part of your client’s extended team.

Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
01:02 - 1: Taking clients to lunch: the power of personal connections
01:54 - 2: Conducting a hiring effectiveness assessment
03:13 - 3: Creating engaging candidate experiences
04:41 - Podcast wrap up























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You can't afford to make a bad hire — but how can you take steps to actively avoid doing so? This conversation with Paul Stansik, PE Operating Partner at ParkerGale Capital, will shed a light on this and so much more. 

Through a four-step framework he's built for effective hiring, Paul shares an absolute masterclass in this episode, detailing everything from how important it is to know what you want, how to source and assess candidates, and how to learn with each and every hire. 

Throughout our conversation together, Paul emphasizes the importance of being structured and intentional in every step of the hiring process — and then provides actionable, tangible tips on how to do so. We say this every time, but you're REALLY not going to want to miss this one.

Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:35 - Paul Stansik: Insights into the Man Behind the Framework
06:40 - Understanding the Shortcomings of Conventional Processes
14:10 - Unlocking the Four-Part Framework
17:14 - Understanding the Significance of Defining Requirements
22:33 - Asking the Right Questions for Extracting Relevant Details
39:12 - Strategies for Refining Your Inquiry Techniques
42:32 - Techniques for Evaluating Candidate Alignment
51:53 -  Incorporating Feedback for Continuous Improvement
01:03:27 - Assignments for Real-World Application
01:08:08 - Concluding Thoughts and Farewell





















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Our Tactical Tuesday queen, Vivien, is back to talk about the importance of conducting thorough welcome interviews for new hires. Why? This initial meeting is not just about introductions, but rather serves as a foundation for the employee's journey within the company.

What is a welcome interview? What should it cover? When should it happen? Who should be involved? All of these questions and more are answered in a short, sub-15-minute episode, ripe with takeaways.

Like this episode and want to hear more content around recruiter involvement in the new hire onboarding process? Episode 89 (another Tactical Tuesday episode) covers candidate check-ins.


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:30 - Understanding the Welcome Interview Process
06:07 - Beyond Greetings: Expert Guidance on Follow-Up Procedures 
11:00 - Sample Questions for an Effective Welcome Interview
13:10 - Podcast Farewell 







  
 











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