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Old School is the New School: Deep Dive into Headhunting with Chris Relth

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus chats with Chris Relth, an experienced recruiting professional and CEO of Artemis. They discuss the importance of relationships in recruiting, navigating economic challenges, and the evolving role of technology in the industry. Chris shares his journey into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the value of effective headhunting, ethical recruitment practices, and the significance of cultural fit in candidate selection. The conversation underscores the resurgence of human-centric recruiting in an era dominated by automation and AI.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:53 Getting to Know Chris 
03:07 Defining Moments and Personal Stories
04:25 Founding Artemis: The Journey Begins
07:49 Navigating the Recruitment Industry
11:21 Headhunting and Differentiation
24:19 Setting the Ground Rules for Candidate Submissions
24:50 The Positive Pessimist Approach in Recruiting
25:35 Building Trust with Clients Through Transparency
29:30 The Importance of Relationship Building in Recruitment
30:52 Modern Business Development Strategies
40:55 The Role of AI and Automation in Recruitment
45:43 The Future of Recruitment: Human Touch vs. Technology
47:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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