Bridging the Gap: Why Recruiters and Managers Struggle to Hire Effectively

In this episode of The School of Hiring, we dive deep into one of the most common frustrations in the hiring process: Why do so many managers feel that recruiters aren’t effective at hiring? Or more to the point, why does the disconnect between recruiters and hiring managers even exist in the first place? Host Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Lucy Bolin, a recruitment trainer and performance coach who has spent over a decade helping recruiters navigate the complex world of talent acquisition. Together, they unpack the myths, mistakes, and mindset shifts necessary for improving recruitment outcomes. With experience working with recruitment powerhouses like SThree and Michael Page, Lucy brings invaluable insights from both global corporations and startups alike.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Are recruiters really bad at hiring, or is that just a misconception?
• The fundamental difference between recruiters' and managers' roles in the hiring process.
• Common mistakes recruiters make and how to avoid them.
• How recruiters and managers can better align for successful hires.
• The crucial lessons recruiters can learn from hiring managers, and vice versa.

If you’re a manager frustrated by the hiring process, or a recruiter seeking ways to better align with your clients’ needs, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you bridge the gap.

Key Questions Explored:

• Are recruiters bad at hiring, or is that a myth?
• Where does the disconnect between recruiters and managers happen?
• What common mistakes do recruiters make in the hiring process?
• How can recruiters better align with the needs of hiring managers?
• What can both recruiters and managers learn from each other to improve hiring success?

Guest Information:
Lucy Bolin is a recruitment trainer and performance coach with over a decade of experience. She has worked with global companies like SThree and Michael Page, training recruiters across the globe from the UK to the Middle East and Australia. Her work has equipped recruiters with the skills they need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of hiring.

Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/

For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and www.caissarecruitment.com/blog