The Recruitment Aversion: Recent Episodes
Stirling Warrington
The no-fluff approach to recruitment.
The recruitment industry as a whole has a bad rep. From sleazy tactics to harsh selling. Bad recruiters and poor processes. A lot of people don’t view recruitment in a positive light, both from an agency and in-house perspective. We hope to change this perception with this podcast. Talking about the topics people don’t seem to want to mention, discussing what’s going on that will affect recruitment and sharing real stories.
Guest episode with Monica from @Back To The Source!
For this episode, we were lucky enough to be joined by Monica, who shared her useful tips on breaking down how Sourcebreaker is used by recruiters. By understanding how recruiters use it, you can learn tips on how to format your CV to make sure it's found for the right job you're applying for.
But...it's not just about formatting your CV and putting the right stuff on it. You can make the most of your jobsearch by using a recruiter, we share the ways you can do this and utilise it for maximum benefit.
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If you're hiring an apprentice or a graduate, keep in mind this is probably their first step into the working world. So, it's important to support them and offer a great working environment where they can flourish!
In this episode, we discuss ways employers should support new hires. To make sure they're happy in their role and workplace and want to stay. And it's essential to create a plan of what the initial days/weeks/months are going to look like. This helps the apprentice or graduate to feel settled and motivated to achieve goals and drive for success.
Listen for more tips on what you can do as an employer to support learning, development and enrichment for your new hires.
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This week, we’re discussing the benefits of working in the recruitment industry. Choosing this industry if you’re unsure about your career or are wanting to take a step in a sales/business/customer service related position, this could be for you!
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding recruitment and what it is exactly, but we’re here to show you it’s not as complicated as it sounds but there’s a lot of hard work involved!
Joining the recruitment industry will give you an opportunity to catapult your career. You’re thrown in the deep end with recruitment, but not in a bad way. You’ll be allowed to make mistakes and supported through the learning process. And will come out the other end with a wealth of transferable skills and the potential to progress quickly.
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This week I’m joined by Hannah Kirk, our Marketing Executive, who started her Marketing career by completing an NVQ level 3 and 4 in Digital Marketing. So she's dishing out advice for apprentices. And I'm (Roni) a fellow graduate, who started a career in recruitment straight out of Uni, so I'll be giving my advice for graduates.
We're tackling two topics - tips and tricks for while you're searching for a job - and tips for when you're trying to progress your role and career.
Remember everything you do at the start of your career is paving the way for your success in years to come. So it's important to make the right decisions.
Listen to this episode to find out what you should be doing as a recent Graduate or Apprentice.
Adam our Managing Director joined us for this episode. He gives an insight into how things have changed in the recruitment world over a number of years – he was recruiting when recruiters would look at jobs in newspapers!
We also look ahead to think what'll change. Will recruitment processes be condensed? Is hybrid and working from home here to stay? As keeping up with the best talent is about changing your processes to fit with how the world has changed. If you're recruiting in an industry that is predominantly hybrid/working from home, then you need to expect that candidates are going to ask for it. Be in line with what your customers want.
Listen to this guest episode if you're currently recruiting/looking for a job or trying to become a recruiter. The topics we discuss are so relevant for everyone associated with the industry - get behind the scenes on our opinions as recruiters.
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This week we discuss trends in recruitment. As recruiters we’ve seen things shift in our roles over the past few months. In this episode we dive deeper into the ones that have stood out to us and we think will become more noticeable for recruiters this year.
We’ve come to the conclusion that recruiting is not as much a sales job as people think – it’s more marketing! Essentially, we have to create campaigns and materials that will bring in the best candidates. So, if you’re a recruiter, get ahead of the trend and start thinking in the mindset that some of your job is to use marketing skills.
Listen to hear more about new trends appearing in the recruitment industry.
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In this week's episode, we dish out our top tips for jobseekers. As recruiters, we get to see the market in a completely different way. In this new year, we're laying out our predictions for what jobseekers can do to stand out from the rush of competition.
Sure, a CV isn't everything, but it's the only way to get a foot in the door - is something most people think. But you can make the most of your job search by conveying drive and productivity. Go out of your way to make this impression. We give you advice on how you can achieve this in the episode - it's easier than you're thinking!
Social media has a lot to answer for when it comes to job applications. Many may not realise, but recruiters and hiring managers check through the social media profiles of applicants. Ever wondered how you can use social media to better your employability? We discuss things candidates have done that stand out to us and make great first impressions.
If you've got a topic you'd like us to cover, please get in touch.
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This week we discuss what we think will be trends for businesses looking to hire in 2023. We take a look at things in recruitment that were starting to pop up more towards the end of last year.
In a jobseeker market where the Gen Z workforce is becoming more dominant, it's important to keep up with changes that are happening right under our noses. Employers are expecting more than ever and have high criteria when it comes to impressing them in this candidate short market. They're wanting benefits that can stand out from the crowd and are focused on well-being and personal development. It's vital to keep up with what jobseekers think a good benefit is - as it's always changing.
Throughout the episode, we discuss more pointers with advice on how you can adapt your recruitment process to work the best way it can in these times. It's important to keep in mind what's changing and adapt your processes. Listen if you're a business/hiring manager looking for new employees and want to get the hottest talent!
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This week we had some festive fun and recorded a Christmas special! It’s a game we like to call Would You Rather, but we’ve ‘Recruitified' it. Hannah and I take turns asking each other recruitment questions along the lines of “Would you rather a candidate or a client ghost you?”.
We may share some controversial opinions, but it’s just a bit of Christmas fun!
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Looking to join a Recruitment Company? We've got you covered, in this week's episode, we're joined by Matthew Arrowsmith for a final episode, where we discuss what to look for when you're joining a recruitment company. We go through things to look out for before you even apply for a job all the way to what to ask in an interview with a recruitment agency. We want to arm fellow recruiters with the knowledge we've learnt through the years on what a good recruitment company looks like.
Finding out the way the business works is important, as it may not fit with your style of working/personality. Typical things to note are progression - are there opportunities for it? Commission - how does it work? Earnings - what are the top billers earning?
Listen for more advice and things to look out for when job-searching as a recruiter.
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Thinking about becoming a Recruiter? This week we discuss what it's like for Recruiters in the first 6 months. Sharing our experiences from the beginning of our careers and conveying the reality of Recruitment from 3 people who are Recruiters. We share everything you'd need to know before joining the wonderful world of Recruitment!
As a Recruiter, you start your career working hard, and we mean HARD. The work you put in at the start is what will bring you success and allow you to see the fruits of your labour. Being money motivated is a great attribute to have, but when you start earning, passion is the key that's going to drive you. Having passion, as a recruiter, is the height of importance. You need to have a passion for matching people to a job they'd love with a great team and managers behind them.
Listen for more advice for Recruiters starting out in the industry, or if you're thinking about becoming a recruiter.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-patel-commercial-recruitment/
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This is our first guest episode!
We’re welcoming Matthew Arrowsmith, an Internal Recruitment Manager and Head of Learning and Development at the global recruitment firm Hunter Bond.
This episode discusses tactics and tips for employers to use in their employer branding. Many companies tend to forget that when you’re hiring, your company is scrutinised by candidates.
So, Matthew joins us in giving advice for employers to gain not only more candidate attraction, but to bring in better talent.
Listen for advice from recruiters who have seen the need for employer branding first-hand.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-patel-commercial-recruitment/
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In this episode of The Recruitment Aversion, we discuss communication and how to avoid ghosting.
Recruiters need to communicate effectively too! Too often candidates get the blame for moving on to another job/recruiter, but this can be down to the recruiter communicating poorly with them.
As a recruiter, setting the standard for how you expect communication to take place is vital. We're here to listen to your needs and bring them to life. If you feel uncomfortable speaking on the phone, we're ready to adapt our communication to suit your needs.
Explaining the hiring company's schedule is also really important so that the candidate can understand the urgency and speed of their recruitment process.
It's up to recruiters to build the foundations of a relationship between themselves and candidates. Candidates are more likely to communicate effectively and let recruiters know if they can't attend an interview if the foundations are strong already, and a relationship has begun to be built.
We also discuss following up with candidates and making sure you're establishing the recruitment journey early on for candidates, so they can fully grasp the process.
Listen to this episode to find out more about how to improve communication as a recruiter.
Connect with Lizzy and Roni on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
In this episode, we talk about the current economic crisis in the UK and give advice for people struggling and facing redundancies. It's becoming an increasingly worrying time for people and employers need to accommodate their worker's needs. We share our thoughts on job hopping and looking for more money - which isn't necessarily the best suited to you.
Being proactive and taking steps to prepare you for the worst can really help you if the worst comes around. Throughout, we share tips and advice on how to do this.
This podcast opens up the conversation in recruitment and gives an insight into what recruiters do. We want to provide employers and jobseekers advice and a ground to debate heated topics.
Connect with Lizzy and Roni on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
In this episode, we share our Recruitment horror stories and ones we’ve heard from other recruiters over the years - alongside scary tactics recruiters use!
From a shocking story explaining why a candidate ran out on her first day, to sending a candidate to the wrong place for an interview. This episode is guaranteed to make you chuckle, as we take turns sharing our favourite recruitment horror stories!
We’d love to hear your horror stories and any suggestions for topics to discuss!
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
In this episode, we talk tactics and top tips on how to create more appeal for a job you're hiring for.
From salary to work culture. Everything about your company will be up for scrutiny by potential candidates. It's vital to offer the right things in the job advert and at interview stage. With opinions from jobseekers skyrocketing when you come to hire, we talk about how to make the most of this and use it to your advantage.
Connect with Lizzy and Roni on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
If you’re thinking about starting a career in Recruitment, listen to this episode! We discuss everything you’d need to know before becoming a Recruiter.
Some good and some not so good, we’ve got every base covered with this episode. We wish we’d known…how much people lie, this is just one topic we shed light on.
You won’t believe some of the reasons we’ve heard for not showing up to an interview!
Listen if you want to hear the inside scoop on recruitment.
Connect with Lizzy and Roni on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
This one’s for you - fellow recruiters!
In this episode, we discuss the common reasons that give recruiters a bad reputation. Following it up with advice on what you can do to avoid association with that negative comments, and how to tackle the industry’s damaging stereotype. Here’s a preview of some of the topics discussed; ghosting, CV flinging, and not helping jobseekers when they’re not fit for their current hiring job.
Listen if you’re a recruiter who is sick of the stereotype. And if you’re a jobseeker, listen to see if you can relate to any of the bad recruiter behaviours.
Connect with us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
If you’re struggling to get invited to an interview, this episode is for you!
Listen to gain an insight into the lives of recruiters, and what they really see as red and green flags against your employability. Lizzy and Roni share their real opinions and experiences, including the topics of ghosting recruiters, job hopping, and uploading the wrong documentation.
Listen to gain an insight into the lives of recruiters, and what they really see as green and red flags against your employability.
Connect with Lizzy and Roni on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-scattergood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-newman/
Welcome to The Recruitment Aversion!
In this episode, Lizzy and Roni discuss the topic of working from home. Should companies still offer it? Do employers trust their employees? Do I want to commute to work? These are just some of the questions employers, employees and jobseekers are asking themselves. Lizzy and Roni give an insight into the recruitment market currently and assess the common working environments in jobs they’re hiring for and what job seekers are looking for. Some people are searching for a new position due to their current employer feeling reluctant to try it. The pair discuss reasons for working from home and give a fresh perspective on how to implement working from home/hybrid shifts.
Welcome to the Recruitment Aversion!
In this episode, Roni and Lizzy discuss the aversion to recruitment and explain the stigma they've felt since joining the industry. They share their recruiting experiences so far and exchange ways to turn around common misconceptions. The pair also give insight into the things everyone hates about recruiters and the struggles they've faced as a result.
This podcast is to open up the conversation in recruitment and give an insight into what recruiters do. We want to give employers and jobseekers advice and a ground to debate heated topics.