World at Work

Tim Dyck
World at Work

World at Work is a podcast that caters to professionals on both sides of the table, the job seeker and the employer hoping to find the best candidate for a role. Tim Dyck is sharing insights he’s picked up during over a decade of work in the hiring industry. Now, through his firm Best Culture Solutions, he coaches executives through leading teams and recruiting, while teaching job seekers how to interview well and land roles that they love. Creating a winning work culture is at the heart of everything Tim and his team are doing. You’ll learn how to do the same in your organization.

  1. 26.11.2024

    Removing the Ick of Networking

    "Suspend an expectation that there's going to be a transaction. You don't know where it's going to go." Networking does not have to feel icky. Unfortunately many people see networking the way Kathi Brewer-Gouthro once did. When she first had to dive into networking,  she felt stuck in a “rigorously unproductive” mindset. Networking always seemed to focus on schmoozing, which felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. When Kathi was faced with a career transition she knew it meant she had to also update her network. That prompted a needed change her approach. Over time she reframed her assumption that networking is just about who you know. It's about genuine connections and a mutual exchange of value. It started to click for Kathi when she picked up a copy of "The 20-Minute Networking Meeting" by Nathan Perez and Marcia Belanger. Before reading that book, she had a handful of awkward, zero-value conversations. After embracing their structured approach, things changed dramatically. Each networking “meeting” had a: Strong first impression Clear overview of my career Genuine discussion points Respectful, timely ending Sincere follow-up within 24 hours Since implementing this structure Kathi has had dozens of successful, enriching conversations. The conversations have not only broadened her horizons, they also made networking feel authentic and purposeful. Networking does not need to make you cringe or feel uncomfortable. Instead of avoiding it, equip yourself with the right tools. Approach conversations with genuine curiosity and value-driven intentions. You may be surprised at how organic and rewarding those connections can become. Looking for help with your own career transition? Reach out to our team at Best Culture Solutions.  Notable Moments 01:02 Networking is essential, not just passive engagement. 05:39 Networking requires active effort and learning. 09:22 Using a 20-minute networking structure for intentional connection. 11:45 Take the time to prepare, stick to schedule, follow up afterward. 14:20 Networking enhances comfort and success in career transitions. 17:58 Your network can provide opportunities and supports career development. 21:33 People value genuine connection and support. Connect with Kathi Kathi on LinkedIn Email Kathi Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca Kathi Brewer-Gouthro

    23 мин.
  2. 19.11.2024

    Why You Are Using Job References the Wrong Way

    "You cannot allow the important decision that you're about to make get hijacked by somebody else's agenda." Notable Moments 01:02 Being strategic when choosing references for job applications. 05:29 Use references to verify professional history objectively. 06:40 Subjective questions risk skewed, unobjective performance evaluations. 11:22 Proper interviewing prevents agenda-driven hiring mistakes. 13:56 Assess each hiring step's purpose and effectiveness. For years, I relied heavily on job references to gauge a candidate's potential. It isn't an uncommon practice. Leaders schedule reference calls, then ask for insights into a candidate’s performance, strengths, and weaknesses. You name it, it gets asked. The problem is that this rarely gives insight into the authentic performance of someone. Instead, you end up with subjective opinions, cherry-picked praises, generic answers, hidden agendas, and non-stop bias. Employers end up getting answers that are often anything but the truth. In fact, it took countless mistakes before I understood that traditional reference checks weren’t telling me what I needed to know. It became clear that I needed to make a shift and stop depending on references to validate what I hoped to hear. I shifted to calling references for truth verification and relied more on a robust interviewing process. And guess what? The quality of my hires improved dramatically. We started finding candidates who truly fit our roles and culture. If you’re in a challenging season of hiring, consider evaluating and evolving your process. It may be time to part with old ways and embrace new techniques. Revamping the way you use job references can help you build a stronger team, one honest step at a time! Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca

    17 мин.

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World at Work is a podcast that caters to professionals on both sides of the table, the job seeker and the employer hoping to find the best candidate for a role. Tim Dyck is sharing insights he’s picked up during over a decade of work in the hiring industry. Now, through his firm Best Culture Solutions, he coaches executives through leading teams and recruiting, while teaching job seekers how to interview well and land roles that they love. Creating a winning work culture is at the heart of everything Tim and his team are doing. You’ll learn how to do the same in your organization.

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