BreakOut OutScout - tech recruitment

In this episode, Gareth Webb sits down with Taylor Robinson - President of Searchworks LLC, an executive search company. Tune in for insights on ways you can increase your efficiency in attracting top talent, AI’s place in recruitment, and creating a white glove post-hire onboarding experience.

TIME STAMPS

02:00 Taylor’s background at Searchworks

04:00 Market conditions in 2023 and its impact on search

06:00 What lies ahead in 2024

09:00 Ways to differentiate yourself when reaching out to top talent

13:00 What you can do upfront to increase candidate attraction with a role

15:30 Why you should consider video when crafting JDs

18:30 Are you clearly answering “Why would someone want to work here?”

21:10 AI’s place in recruiting

28:30 Ensuring candidates have a successful first 90 days

32:15 Acting as a logical partner with hiring managers to make the best decision

36:00 What’s next for search/TA/staffing and how it fits into the future of work?

40:30 Final note on AI

42:00 Advice to those setting up a recruitment firm or team

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Connect with Gareth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-webb-outscout/ 

Connect with Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorsrobinson 

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In this episode, Gareth Webb sits down with Dan Wang - VP, Finance & Operations at Iterative Health. Tune in for insights on challenges faced when scaling rapidly, talent acquisition strategies, and advice for aspiring leaders.



1:53 Dan’s background and growth at Iterative Health

5:13 The 3 key benefits you get from business school and how that can impact your career

7:53 Business school downsides

9:03 Insights into the product and tech behind Iterative Health

11:27 How business needs and employee skill set needs change when businesses grow headcount

12:38 Executive level changes at below and above 80 employees

14:28 Everyone’s a generalist - when should this change and the need for higher levels/managers come up?

17:23 Three lessons learned as Iterative went through rapid growth

21:28 Why a chief of staff should be considered in your business as early as Series A

25:08 What tools and frameworks are used in MBA education

27:53 What have you done well to attract top-tier senior talent?

30:15 What do you do when you decide networks don’t cut it and you need to go outside help?

32:23 When should you decide to build out an internal TA team?

33:23 How to build out successful onboarding when you 3X headcount

34:43 How junior do you typically hire and how does that change as the company grows

37:23 Making hybrid work models meaningful for in-person interactions

43:38 Advice to ICs aspiring to get to VP

47:23 Recommended resources for continuous learning



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Connect with Gareth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-webb-outscout/ 



Connect with Dan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwang11/

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Exploring Today's Startup Landscape: Fundraising, Labor Markets, and Strategic Advice from Monica Driscoll @ SVB

In this episode, Gareth Webb sits down with Monica Driscoll to discuss the current startup fundraising landscape, labor market, and advice for founders looking to raise. 

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Connect with Gareth

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-webb-outscout/ 

Connect with Monica

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-driscoll-83b850a2/

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In this episode of Breakout's mini-series, "Scout This," Gareth and Jake dive into a company's open position for an engineering manager. They discuss the importance of understanding the current problems and future goals of the business, as well as effectively communicating these to potential candidates. The hosts also touch on the market's improvement and the need to build teams confidently. Tune in to gain insights on best practices for hiring and building successful teams.

[00:02:00] AI-powered legal tech company.
[00:04:11] Technology for justice and equality.
[00:09:21] Data-heavy generative AI infrastructure.
[00:12:08] Open roles and team information.
[00:17:29] Years in company and qualifications.
[00:22:23] A well-constrained search.


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In this episode of Breakout, Gareth Webb and Jake Gorgol discuss the importance of considering years in the current company when evaluating potential candidates. He shares his approach of looking at candidates who have been with their company for two or more years, narrowing down the pool to 144 individuals. Gareth then dives into a specific job opening for a senior product manager position at Mendel AI, a company focused on using AI to parse complex patient data. They provide insights into the company's recent funding and expansion plans. Tune in to get valuable tips on building teams more confidently in the early growth stages of a company.

[00:00:53] Scouting Potential Product Managers
[00:05:39] Complex healthcare data experience.
[00:08:00] In-office work limitations.
[00:09:43] Remote work and top talent.
[00:14:44] Senior PMs at data-heavy companies.
[00:17:27] Hiring for niche healthcare data.


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In this episode of Breakout Podcast on their 2nd Mini Series of Scout this. Jake Gorgol and Gareth Webb discuss the challenges of hiring designers and shared strategies for attracting top talent. Gareth emphasizes the importance of not limiting candidates based on specific experience but considering a range of skills and backgrounds.
This episode also highlights the value of consistency in hiring practices. Tune in to gain insights on building teams confidently in early and growth-stage companies.


[00:03:58] Low volume of applicants.
[00:06:32] Lead the design strategy.
[00:09:19] Addressing compensation and job requirements.
[00:15:01] A good profile for targeting.
[00:15:41] Inconsistency in sourcing methodology.
[00:20:46] A focused list.
[00:23:02] tips for average LinkedIn Users
Listen to the Breakout Podcast: Apple|Spotify
Let us know what else you’d like to hear & see covered: contact@outscout.io
Connect with Gareth - LinkedIn
Connect with Jake - LinkedIn 

See how OutScout can help you smash your hiring goals - https://www.outscout.io/