42 min
The Power of Curiosity, Empathy, and Tenacity: A Recruiter's Guide to Success with Brian Fink The Elite Recruiter Podcast
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Episode 100 of The Elite Recruiter Podcast delves into the power of curiosity, empathy, and tenacity as essential attributes for recruiters to achieve success. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with Brian Fink, an experienced recruiter and author, to explore how these qualities can elevate a recruiter's performance. Fink shares valuable insights from their own journey in the industry, highlighting the importance of proactive outreach, asking relevant questions, and conducting thorough research to find the right candidates. Listeners will gain practical strategies for nurturing empathy and building strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness as recruiters.
In this episode, Brian Fink draws on their extensive experience as a recruiter to discuss the key qualities that set exceptional recruiters apart. Fink emphasizes the need for unwavering tenacity, highlighting the value of not just relying on emails, but also making direct phone calls and actively pursuing opportunities. They also touch on the significance of empathy in understanding candidates' aspirations and needs when matching them with suitable roles. With a wealth of knowledge, Fink's insights inspire recruiters to be more proactive, go beyond surface-level engagement, and create meaningful connections that lead to successful placements.
For recruiters looking to level up their skills, Fink offers invaluable advice for harnessing the power of curiosity and empathy. They share practical tips on resume building, including the use of numbers and value-driven highlights. Fink also addresses the sometimes overlooked potential of transitioning from corporate recruiting to agency roles, underscoring the opportunity for increased earnings based on performance. As an author themselves, Fink introduces their book, aimed at guiding and empowering aspiring recruiters of all levels. This episode is a must-listen for recruiters seeking to enhance their effectiveness by cultivating curiosity, empathy, and tenacity.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/TBLT76lWvr8
Brian Fink LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfink/
Talk Tech to Me Book: https://amzn.to/452FQKh
Brian Fink Blog: https://thebrianfink.medium.com/
With your Host Benjamin
Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/
Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/
Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena
Episode 100 of The Elite Recruiter Podcast delves into the power of curiosity, empathy, and tenacity as essential attributes for recruiters to achieve success. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with Brian Fink, an experienced recruiter and author, to explore how these qualities can elevate a recruiter's performance. Fink shares valuable insights from their own journey in the industry, highlighting the importance of proactive outreach, asking relevant questions, and conducting thorough research to find the right candidates. Listeners will gain practical strategies for nurturing empathy and building strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness as recruiters.
In this episode, Brian Fink draws on their extensive experience as a recruiter to discuss the key qualities that set exceptional recruiters apart. Fink emphasizes the need for unwavering tenacity, highlighting the value of not just relying on emails, but also making direct phone calls and actively pursuing opportunities. They also touch on the significance of empathy in understanding candidates' aspirations and needs when matching them with suitable roles. With a wealth of knowledge, Fink's insights inspire recruiters to be more proactive, go beyond surface-level engagement, and create meaningful connections that lead to successful placements.
For recruiters looking to level up their skills, Fink offers invaluable advice for harnessing the power of curiosity and empathy. They share practical tips on resume building, including the use of numbers and value-driven highlights. Fink also addresses the sometimes overlooked potential of transitioning from corporate recruiting to agency roles, underscoring the opportunity for increased earnings based on performance. As an author themselves, Fink introduces their book, aimed at guiding and empowering aspiring recruiters of all levels. This episode is a must-listen for recruiters seeking to enhance their effectiveness by cultivating curiosity, empathy, and tenacity.
Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TBLT76lWvr8
Brian Fink LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfink/
Talk Tech to Me Book: https://amzn.to/452FQKh
Brian Fink Blog: https://thebrianfink.medium.com/
With your Host Benjamin
Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/
Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/
Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/
Benjamin Mena TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benjaminlmena
42 min