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Throw Out The Playbook Rhona PIerce
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Everything about how we work has changed - so why are we still recruiting like it's 1980? Throw Out the Playbook is the podcast for Talent Acquisition professionals ready to ditch the outdated hiring rulebook and attract, engage, and retain talent like it’s 2024.
Hosted by Rhona Pierce, a software engineer-turned-TA-leader known for breaking all the rules, each episode invites forward-thinking recruiters and business leaders to share unfiltered stories from the talent trenches and unconventional strategies that actually work (even if they make a few suits sweat).
This show is for anyone who's fed up with broken hiring practices, stale talent philosophies, and the same old 'blah blah blah' about the candidate experience. You'll hear from TA game-changers who are rewriting the rules, exploring out-there tactics, and blazing a trail for the future of talent.
If you’re tired of hearing that hiring is broken and are ready to do something about it, make sure to subscribe. Let's set fire to the way things have always been done. It's time to throw out the playbook!
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#8: Recruiting Solo: How to Do More with Less with Sean Page
In this episode, Sean Page, a senior technical recruiter, shares his strategies for being productive and effective as a solo recruiter in a resource-constrained environment. Sean discusses how he leverages data, prioritizes tasks, builds relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
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//TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
04:43 - Leveraging data to improve productivity and make better recruiting decisions
07:52 - Creating a positive candidate experience
13:24 - The importance of using tools and technology to stay organized and save time
20:33 - Finding time for social media and building a personal brand as a recruiter
22:03 - Staying organized and managing your day to stay productive
32:54 - Communicating effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and vendors
42:48 - Advice for anyone looking to be more productive as a recruiter
RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ #3: Hiring Manager Partnerships with Amy Miller
**** 🌟 CONNECT WITH SEAN 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanPageTalent
🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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#7: Measuring the Impact of your Employer Brand with James Ellis
In this episode, James Ellis, an Employer Branding Expert and the founder of Employer Brand Labs, shares insights on employer branding, its financial impact, and the misconceptions surrounding it. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong employer brand that is clear and distinct, rather than aiming to look good to everyone. James also discusses the financial implications of employer branding and how it can drive business outcomes and shares the language you can use to make the case for Employer Branding to leadership.
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//TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
01:09 - James' Unconventional Path to Employer Branding
05:06 - Misconceptions About Employer Branding
14:08 - Making the Financial Case for Employer Branding
24:33 - Strategies for Presenting the Business Case
36:49 - Proving the Value of Employer Branding
37:03 - Building an Employer Brand on a Limited Budget
****🌟 CONNECT WITH JAMES💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewarfortalent/ 🌐 Website: https://www.employerbrandlabs.com/ 📩 Newsletter: https://employerbrandheadlines.substack.com/
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/thewarfortalent 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmployerBrandLabs
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🌟 CONNECT WITH ME💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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#6: Inclusive Hiring Starts with Effective Intake Calls with Kat Kibben
This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations
In this episode, Kat Kibben, the founder and CEO of Three Ears Media, discusses the importance of asking the right questions during intake calls and avoiding an order taker mindset. They discuss the common mistakes recruiters make in asking questions, the value of asking follow-up questions, and how to address bias in the hiring process. Kat also shares insights on the future of recruiting in an AI-driven world and the importance of creativity in asking effective questions.
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Inclusive Hiring Training: https://bit.ly/4aCoN4u
//TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:12:02 Mindset Needed to Lead Intake Calls
00:13:36 Preparing and asking Good Follow Up Questions
00:21:26 The Right Questions to Address Biases
00:19:18 Aligning Recruiters and Hiring Managers
00:22:15 Preparing for the Future of Recruiting in an AI-driven world
**** 🌟 CONNECT WITH KAT 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/
🌐 Website: https://www.threeearsmedia.com/
✍️ Blog: https://katrinakibben.com
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatrinaKibben
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/Katrinakibben 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThreeEarsMedia
🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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Tara Turk-Haynes and her team at Equity Activations will partner with you to activate talent acquisition processes, learning and development programs, and employee engagement initiatives that drive measurable outcomes.
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#5: Effective Hiring Manager Partnerships in Global TA with Mary Kay Baldino
This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations
Mary Kay Baldino, Head of Talent Acquisition at a global company with over 10,000 employees, discusses the importance of balancing confidence and humility as a TA leader. She emphasizes the need for expertise, data, and evidence to back up your recommendations. Mary Kay also highlights the significance of creating a culture of vulnerability and learning, navigating cultural differences in a global organization, and maintaining a human-centric approach to recruiting. She shares personal stories and examples to illustrate her points.
📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw
//TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:20 - Mary Kay's Journey into Talent Acquisition00:04:47 - Shifts in Approach as a TA Leader00:07:02 - Advice for New TA Leaders00:09:19 - Learning from Early Mistakes00:11:43 - Courageously Confronting Bias00:14:10 - Creating a Culture of Vulnerability00:16:31 - Navigating Cultural Differences in Global TA00:23:40 - Equipping Teams for Cultural Awareness00:28:32 - Aligning Strategies with Local Nuances00:33:09 - Balancing Standards and Flexibility
****🌟 CONNECT WITH MARY KAY💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykaybaldino/🌐 Website: https://www.r1rcm.com/careers/
🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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Tara Turk-Haynes and her team at Equity Activations will partner with you to activate talent acquisition processes, learning and development programs, and employee engagement initiatives that drive measurable outcomes.
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#4: Mastering Competency-Based Interviewing for Sales Hiring with Tabitha Cavanagh
In this episode, Tabitha Cavanagh, VP of Recruiting and Talent Strategy at The Sales Collective, discusses competency-based interviewing and its effectiveness in evaluating sales candidates.
📕 Download the Salesperson Interview Guide: https://bit.ly/4dIg17Y
📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw
//TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Tabitha's journey into talent acquisition04:31 - Differences between traditional and competency-based interviewing for sales hiring08:52 - The sales DNA test and its role in the hiring process11:35 - How competency-based interviewing uncovers a salesperson's unique story beyond their resume15:28 - Specific competency-based interview questions to evaluate sales skills19:30 - Discovering unique candidate stories through competency-based interviewing21:48 - Training clients to conduct effective competency-based interviews24:19 - The impact of competency-based interviewing on diversity and inclusion26:08 - Advice for implementing competency-based interviewing in the sales recruitment process29:38 - Convincing old-school sales leaders to adopt competency-based interviewing
****🌟 CONNECT WITH TABITHA💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabtherecruiter/📕 Salesperson Interview Guide: https://bit.ly/4dIg17Y🌐 Website: https://resumeandprofilefeedback.com/
🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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#3: The Recruiter's Playbook for Hiring Manager Partnerships with Amy Miller
In this episode, Amy Miller, a senior recruiter at Amazon with over 25 years of experience in tech recruiting, shares her insights on building strong partnerships between recruiters and hiring managers. Discover the secrets to effective collaboration, alignment, and success in the hiring process.
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//TIMESTAMPS:[00:03:27] Building Trust and Rapport with Hiring Managers[00:07:04] Good Consulting vs. Bad Customer Service[00:13:54] The Ideal Intake Call Structure[00:18:06] Dealing with Unrealistic Candidate Profiles[00:22:19] Maintaining Clear Communication Throughout the Search[00:25:29] Navigating Challenges and Staying Aligned[00:30:04] The Impact of Strong Partnerships on Recruiting Metrics[00:33:56] Advice for Recruiters Struggling to Build Strong Partnerships[00:36:45] What Hiring Managers Can Do to Foster Strong Partnerships[00:38:58] Amy's Advice to Her Younger Recruiter Self
****🌟 CONNECT WITH AMY💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymil/📹 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/amymiller🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/YogaPantsRec🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recruitinginyogapants🌐 Website: http://www.recruitinginyogapants.com/
🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce
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