In this episode of the Do it for Yourself Podcast, host Steve Taylor sits down with Andrea Hoffer, founder of Talent Experts, to unpack the essentials of effective hiring, especially for growing businesses. Andrea shares her "dream hire" framework, starting with how to define what you really need in a role, focusing on outcomes and goals, not just tasks.

She dives into the role of AI in recruitment, how to craft engaging job postings, and techniques for screening and engaging candidates throughout the hiring process. Andrea also emphasizes the importance of candidate engagement, keeping communication strong every step of the way, and how to motivate new hires so they thrive once they've joined the team. Whether you’re hiring hourly, executive, or specialized positions, the episode is packed with actionable advice to help you attract and retain great talent in any business.

• [00:01:21] – Introduction to Andrea Hoffer and Talent Experts
• [00:03:14] – The Importance of the “Define” Stage
• [00:05:50] – Focus on Outcomes, Not Just Tasks
• [00:08:09] – Using AI to Streamline Job Descriptions/Postings
• [00:12:42] – Training AI for Better Results
• [00:16:30] – Standing Out with Engaging Job Postings
• [00:19:43] – Knockout Questions, Applicant Tracking System, and Screening
• [00:24:20] – The Importance of Candidate Engagement
• [00:24:53] – Screening and Interview Approach
• [00:32:50] – Motivation and Employee Lifecycle
• [00:36:09] – Final Advice

Host: Steve Taylor – Linkedin, Website

Guest: Andrea Hoffer – Linkedin, Website

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