Becoming a Hiring Machine Loxo

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.

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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In this conversation, Sam is joined by Mike Peditto, Director of Talent at Teal, The Realistic Recruiter on Instagram and TikTok, and host of the Corporate Pizza Party Podcast. Together, they chat through common misconceptions in the hiring process.

There are a lot of misleading statistics floating around out there — so in this episode, we get down to brass tacks on resumes, the role of cover letters, the balance between skills and attitude in hiring, the different approaches to job searching, and the importance of sending personalized rejection emails. They also touch on the benefits of using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share job search advice and build a personal brand as a recruiter.

Covering the full-scope of both recruiter and candidate experience, this one is a must-listen! 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:16 - The Real Journey: Mike's Career Path Unraveled
05:46 - Resume Realities: Navigating the ATS and Avoiding Auto-Rejection
15:12 - Cover Letters Unveiled: Debunking the Debate
17:02 - Recruiters as Guides: Nurturing Candidates Through the Hiring Journey
19:36 - LinkedIn Lies: Challenging Myths and Misconceptions
34:13 - Navigating the Job Market: Modern Strategies for Success
28:06 - Rejecting with Dignity: Redefining the Candidate Rejection Process
47:03 - Parting Words: Insights, Inspiration, and Farewell






  
 











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In this Tactical Tuesday episode, we explore what happens after a candidate has started a new job. As a recruiter, you've done a great job of matching candidate to placement — but what comes next? 

Throughout the conversation, Sam and Vivien emphasize the importance of staying in touch with both the candidate and the hiring manager to ensure a successful placement — establishing check-ins with the candidate to ensure they have the tools to succeed and with the hiring manager to ensure the candidate is meeting expectations and to build a good working relationship. The communication methods (and frequency) can be tailored to the preferences of the candidate and hiring manager — bur keeping in touch, showing you care, and investing in the long-game approach with both parties can be a major differentiator as a recruiter. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
03:25 - The Art of Post-Placement Candidate Communication
05:30 - Leveraging Feedback from Hiring Managers
07:07 - Perfecting Post-Placement Touchpoints
12:03 - Best Practices for Candidate and Manager Communication
15:04 - Wrapping Up the Episode





  
 











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In this episode, Loxo's CEO Matt Chambers joins us for one of his classic Mic Drops. This time? He predicts that the best recruiting agencies in the future will operate like technology companies. He explains that some agencies are already building their own software and leveraging technology to improve their workflows and processes — however, building a full end-to-end recruiting platform is a complex and costly endeavor that may not provide enough ROI. Instead, he suggests that agencies focus on their unique strengths and use existing best-in-class tools and APIs to enhance their services. It's an interesting conversation on differentiation and carving a new path — without reinventing the wheel.

Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:06 - Software Development in Recruitment: The Why and the How
06:29 - Challenges of Creating Custom Solutions
12:02 - From Traditional to Tech-Savvy: The Evolution of Recruiting Companies
15:36 - Long-Term Strategies in a Short-Term World
20:49 - Driving Value with Technology Investments
26:15 - The High Price of Standing Still
29:20 - Moving Forward: Lasting Insights for Recruiting Agencies





  
 











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