• The Hire Road: What Recruiters Wish You Knew

  • Nov 7 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast

The Hire Road: What Recruiters Wish You Knew

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Mollie and Claire interview Rachel Lindsay, an experienced tech recruiter. The discussion covers various aspects of the current tech job market, the role of recruiters in the hiring process, how they evaluate candidates, and advice for job seekers as they navigate their job search.

    Show Notes

    (02:50) - Rachel's Background in Tech Recruiting

    (05:46) - Current Tech Job Market Landscape

    - Increased competitiveness in tech recruiting

    - Challenges in finding candidates with specific expertise

    (08:11) - Recruiting Process and Challenges

    - Importance of understanding roles being recruited for

    - Balancing candidate volume with specific requirements

    - Role of referrals in the hiring process

    (15:47) - Entry-Level Hiring and Challenges

    - Difficulties for entry-level candidates

    - Importance of passion and communication skills

    (23:30) - Candidate Behavior and Online Presence

    - Impact of candidate attitudes during the hiring process

    - Importance of professional online presence

    (36:47) - Referrals and Networking

    - Significance of referrals in hiring

    - Advice on networking and getting referrals

    (54:00) - Advice for Job Seekers

    - Staying patient during job search

    - Continuous learning and skill development

    (58:15) - Advice for Companies and Recruiters

    - Improving communication in the hiring process

    - Streamlining interview processes

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