Recruiting + Hiring Made Easy

What is vibe hiring ❓We’re talking about what it is and why you should AVOID it in your recruiting process.Subscribe to Recruiting + Hiring Made Easy!What do you think about vibe hiring? Let me know in the comments.Links mentioned in this episode (not paid endorsements):Mark Cuban says these two qualities matter most when recruiting and I agree!

Recruiting is a crazy world, but sometimes I wonder how much it has changed since I was actively in the field. It has been my goal to talk to a current recruiter on this show and it has finally happened! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Press of The Judge Group. He has been recruiting for 17 years and we discussed how recruiting has changed, how it has stayed the same, and other topics that are helpful for how small businesses can successfully hire employees. For more information about The Judge Group, visit their website: http://www.judge.com/.

Asking the *right* questions during an interview is important on how to decide to hire an employee. If you have searched for anything to do with interviewing, you may have come across some bizarre questions that get asked by some companies. Today, we’re talking about 13 ridiculous interview questions and I’m doing my best to explain the recruiting reason behind them. We’re having some fun with this one, so you don’t want to miss it! Subscribe to this podcast so you get notified of new episodes. Here is the link to the article: https://www.themuse.com/advice/13-crazy-interview-questions-that-awesome-companies-will-actually-ask-you

**Listener Discretion Recommended** As business owners, we are called to be leaders and address tough situations. Since the overturning of Roe V. Wade, there have been a lot of emotions and we are facing many changes ahead. This legal decision makes it an important issue to address, specifically how this affects your business.  Episode Highlights: - A quick overview of the overturning of Roe V. Wade - How does this affect your current employees? - (Bella makes a surprise appearance) - Why it is important to understand the overturning of Roe V. Wade as an employer - Employer-provided benefits that could potentially be affected by the SCOTUS ruling Below are the links referenced in the episode.  Supreme Court of the United States - Opinion of the Court Overturning Roe V. Wade - What Workers Need to Know 3 Things Companies Should Consider Since the Demise of Roe V. Wade

We all love good buzzwords. They help sum up what we are looking for in a candidate, so we use them everywhere: job postings, interviews, onboarding, etc. But do we really know what we are communicating when we use those seemingly harmless buzzwords? Today, I’m showing you the difference between how a candidate defines and how an employer commonly views four buzzwords. Ultimately, I hope this helps you create a job posting that will attract the best candidates to grow your business. If you haven’t already, hit that Subscribe button so you don’t miss a thing! (Thank you to Josh Rockladge for the adorable photo of a dog in a bee costume.)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or are you feeling overwhelmed right now? It can be challenging to get anything done when we are pulled in so many directions. Our focus gets lost and we tend to react to get things done instead of processing our tasks and actively engaging in them. Let’s talk about a really easy way to work through the demands of our days and feel accomplished again! One more thing to add to the list: click on the subscribe button.

Last week’s story about the Zoom Call where 900+ employees were let go brought up some important questions about terminations. What does a proper termination look like? How do you go about terminating an employee? When should you terminate an employee? What do you do when you’re terminating an employee? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode.

We’re in crazy time folks. Today, I’m addressing some awkward topics including COVID vaccines, inclusion & diversity and salary. At least one of these topics will come up in every interview you conduct, so let’s talk about them and make them not-so-weird together.

LinkedIn published an article in January 2021 that discusses the top jobs in 2021 and some of the important skills needed for each job. While it is a great resource for job seekers, it made me wonder if employers know how to identify the qualities that they need for these in-demand positions. How do you know when you've found a candidate with good problem-solving skills or the ability to handle conflict? Today, I'm bringing you some key questions to ask when interviewing frontline e-commerce workers and what you want to look for in their responses.  Subscribe to get the latest and freshest episodes.  NOTE: Freebie is not currently available. Here's the link I mentioned in the episode to the cheatsheet of questions to ask.

If you’re overwhelmed by recruiting, listen up! 🎧 We’re breaking down 4 things you should 👀 look for in candidates to make your hiring decisions easy 😎. These 4 things are ‼️ important for any position in any field and industry and you can start looking for them TODAY. Don’t forget to subscribe ☺️.

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When you make the decision to recruit, your candidates will go through a journey. What kind of experience will they encounter based on your employer branding? Phil Strazzulla joins us today to break it down for us. He is the Founder of NextWave Hire (https://www.nextwavehire.com) and is now leading SelectSoftware (https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com). This is one you don’t want to miss, so hold on to your ear buds... we’re diving deep into employer branding.

When most business owners hear “recruiting”, it conjures up visions of endless resumes, countless phone calls & interviews. These aren’t bad things, but they are very time-consuming. So how can we change our perception of recruiting to be a GOOD thing? The goal is to grow your business, so how do we rethink finding good candidates? With one word: marketing.

Your ideal candidate and current employees are looking for opportunity. According to Glassdoor's 2019 Workplace Learning Report, more than 90% of employees surveyed said they would would stay with a company longer if given training. Even without a big budget, you can provide valuable training and gain loyalty and trust from your team. I was recently published in Recruiter.com with five cost-effective (and free) training tools. Today I'm talking about those five tools that are invaluable resources for enhancing already known skills and even inspire new ones.

If you’ve been in business any amount of time 🕢, you know how difficult it can be day in and day out. Doubt 😟, wondering if it’s worth the struggle 🤨 & loneliness ☹️ can settle in and make you second-guess if you should keep going with your vision. This is when you need your 💥 “WHY” 💥 to kick into full gear 🏋🏼‍♀️. Subscribe to or favorite Recruiting + Hiring Made Easy o you won’t miss a thing. 😊

I have a confession to make: I’ve stalked candidates on social media before I’ve reached out to them. 😮 Social media can be a great pre-screening tool when it is used properly, but use it for the wrong reasons and you could find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit. 😳 How do you screen candidates on social media without discriminating? 🤔 Listen up & take some notes because I’m covering that today. 😉

Do you need an expensive program to track applicants? 🚨Spoiler Alter: NO! Find out a really 😁 COST-EFFICIENT & 😁 EASY-TO-USE system that doesn't require much effort to start and maintain. I've done this for years even though I had access to 💎 top-of-the-line programs because it is really simple. 🤔 Wonder what it is? 🎧 Listen to find out!

Does your past hold you down or lift you up? Today is a ❤️ to ❤️ talking about how our past can trip us up or remind us of who we truly are. Remember, Worry Only Replays Regrets from Yesterday 😊. Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe. NOTE: Freebie is currently not available.

🎥 Video has been a big deal over the last few years & it's only becoming BIGGER! 💥 If you're wondering what it has to do with your recruiting & hiring, let me tell ya - it has everything to do with it. ⭐️⭐️ Employer branding has never been more important when you're growing your business. ⭐️⭐️ Kris Swenson, Professional Videographer for almost 3️⃣ decades, shares her insight into how video has become one of the major factors in business. She talks about her 🔮 predictions for the medium, how to apply it to 💡 your business & what to look 👀 for when outsourcing a Videographer.❓What ryhmes with rum pride❓SUBSCRIBE 😂