April 10, 2024

Episode 58: Finding the job, Remember the Gratitude with James Hudson

37 minutes

Going through a layoff is never easy, and bouncing back with a new job can feel like an uphill battle. It gets even harder when you're bombarded with bad advice online.

Join us on "Recruiting is No Joke" as we chat with the amazing James Hudson, a talent acquisition expert. He'll share real-world tips on navigating the job market after a layoff and crafting a solid plan for your next career move.

Remember, finding a job is more like a marathon than a sprint. Let's work together to get you back on track and moving forward in your career. Tune in for this important conversation with James Hudson, only on "Recruiting is No Joke"!

In this episode:

(2:11) – James Hudson begins telling the listeners about his journey in Talent and Acquisition, including his Linkedin content journey.

(2:58) – The auto accident that changed everything.

(4:00) – James sees an opportunity via Linkedin to share real insights.

(4:44) – The audience on Linkedin begins to grow.

(5:04) – James lands a weekly column in Forbes.

(7:09) – The conversation goes deep into James and his content strategy and reviews popular posts.

(9:42) – James speaks on followers and their views on career coaching and resume writing services offered by recruiters.

(10:33) – James makes an interesting point about the most prolific content creators.

(10:55) – The value a recruiter has to offer as a content creator.

(12:00) – James voices concerns about recruiters.

(12:42) – Social media exploitation from the realm of career and recruiting advice.

(13:49) – Joel and James review another post/video and provide cautionary perspectives.

(16:50) – James discusses the danger of speaking in absolutes.

(17:41) – James says anyone speaking in absolutes is not a recruiter, they’re a salesperson.

(18:52) – The importance of testing your resume if it isn’t working.

(20:20) – Joel and James review another video, this one featuring James.

(21:30) – Things to do when facing a layoff, according to James.

(22:10 – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it applies to business and job seekers.

(23:00) – Why James and his most viral post matter and resonate with listeners.

(24:08) – Advice for recently laid-off workers.

(24:34) – The 90-minute rule for job seekers.

(24:38) – Don’t forget to practice gratitude.

(25:05) – What got James through the dark times.

(26:08) – The importance of finding your job search rhythm.

(26:31) – The gift of time that comes with being laid off.

(28:02) – Needs following a layoff are situational and change from day to day.

(31:05) – James offers job seekers his best piece of advice.

(31:51) – Job searches are marathons, not sprints.

(34:13) – The power of community and tips on networking.

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About James Hudson

James Hudson offers expertise on building recruiting engines, and the global teams that run them in a wide range of environments. His superpower is process simplification, and he leverages technology to reduce friction in enterprise-wide systems, enabling recruiting teams, and hiring managers, helping them spend time on tasks that create the most value. His weekly column in Forbes centers on careers and leadership is a must-read and he also sits on several boards, offering key insights and advice. An avid traveler, he’s passionate about people and a vocal advocate of lifelong learning.

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