Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best Ally

03/10/21 • 41 min

011 - Who's in Your Corner? How to Make a Recruiter Your Best Ally
A great recruiter can be the most valuable person in your network as you search for a new opportunity. A full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the job market remains tight. Competition is fierce. It is more important now than ever for candidates to do everything they can to get ahead. Getting into the good graces of a recruiter (or recruiters) who know what they are doing can make all the difference between landing a fantastic new opportunity... or not. But how do you find a reputable search firm? What are some surefire ways to make a great impression? And what are some recruiter pet peeves you must avoid at all costs?
Joining Jackie for this meaningful conversation is Dan Banner, CEO of Banner Associates. Dan is a veteran HR strategist, advisor, and recruiting expert who brings over 3 decades of experience to the table. As a former EVP/VP of Human Resources for various corporations in the DC metro area, and the current owner of a search firm that has been in business since 1999 – Dan knows his stuff. Dan is also one of the rare gems in the recruiting industry who genuinely cares about people and the matches that he makes. Whether you are job seeking now or might be at any point in the future, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss!
Guest Contact Info:
Dan Banner
CEO, Banner Associates
www.bannerhr.com
[email protected]

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How to Win the Job with a Solopreneur (or Small Business)

010 - How to Win the Job with a Solopreneur (or Small Business)
Have you ever considered working for a solopreneur? Most candidates don’t, because the idea of being part of such a small team can be unnerving. But, bigger doesn’t always mean better! And if you want to get hired by a very small company, you’ll need to know the traits and behaviors that will make you stand out. Here’s a little-known secret: the things that solopreneurs look for in candidates are unique (and for good reason, because the type of candidate who will thrive in a 1 or 2 person shop is often quite different than someone who will fit well into a larger company). Solopreneurs have a different concept of what the ideal candidate looks like.
So, how can you impress a solopreneur? Clarisa Lindenmeyer is here to give us some answers! Clarisa is a business strategist and the CEO & Founder of Proximity to Power, a consultancy supporting CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs in growing their companies. Up until very recently, Clarisa was a solopreneur herself – until she made her first full-time hire. She joins us today to share the story of how she found (and selected) her new assistant, and also dispense some fantastic advice about how you can get noticed (and, ultimately, win the job!) with any solopreneur.
Guest Contact Info:
Clarisa Lindenmeyer
CEO & Founder, Proximity to Power
www.proximitytopower.com
@proximitytopower

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Networking is Everything! Here's Why (and How to Do it Effectively)

012 - Networking is Everything! Here's Why (and How to Do it Effectively)
Everyone searches for jobs online. Job boards, social media, etc. But is that really your best strategy? Recent stats have shown that roughly 60% of jobs are secured NOT online, but through networking! The “hidden job market” is a real thing, and companies choose not to advertise positions for all sorts of reasons. So, networking is key to maximizing your odds of landing in a great job. If you are not already talking to your connections when farming for job leads, you are missing out on a lot of what’s out there. But how do you network effectively?

For answers, we turn to Markette Sheppard, Founder & CEO of The GLOW Brands, LLC. Markette is also an Emmy award-winning journalist and writer who has worked as an anchor and reporter at local CBS, NPR and FOX stations and at Essence magazine. Networking has been a central theme in Markette’s career, both as a candidate navigating her path and as a hiring manager entrusted to make complex hiring decisions. Her stories are relatable and thought-provoking, and she has a wealth of fantastic advice to share. If you are looking to further develop your network (or put your current one to better use), this episode is a must listen!
Guest Contact Info:
Markette Sheppard
Founder & CEO, The GLOW Brands, LLC
www.glowstreamtv.com
@markettesheppard
@glowstreamtv