Jan Tegze the author of Full Stack Recruiter and the new book Job Search Guide be your own career coach, appeared as a guest on The Elite Recruiter podcast. Jan shared his insights on the challenges faced by recruiters in the current job market and how to succeed.

Jan revealed that he stumbled upon the recruiting industry by accident but quickly found that he enjoyed helping people find new jobs and advising them on their job search. He discussed his latest book, The Job Search Guide, which provides job seekers with tips and tricks to improve their chances of landing their dream job. He also discussed his newsletter for job seekers and recruiters, which aims to dispel recruitment myths.

The conversation delved into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market and how recruiters can navigate a tough market. Jan emphasized his plans for publishing more books for recruiters, including a book on diversity recruitment strategies. He expressed his frustration with career coaches who scam job seekers by selling false promises.

The speakers discussed the importance of recruiters creating quality content to stand out and build their network. They criticized the industry practice of preying on job seekers with scams like ATS-proof resume templates. Yon debunked the myth of ATS systems being effective, stating that companies only use them for storing candidates due to the high cost of customization. The speakers suggested that recruiters can stand out by creating helpful content for job seekers and focusing on providing quality rather than chasing likes.

The conversation highlighted the importance of recruiters being active on LinkedIn and building their network. They emphasized the value of creating quality content that helps job seekers and being recognized as an expert in the field. The speakers noted that networking is about what you give and get, and accepting connection invites can give others access to your network. They also touched on the trend of recruiters sharing photos with quotes on LinkedIn to generate likes.

The conversation continued with a discussion on the misuse and over-reliance on AI tools such as Chat GPT and Boolean search strings. Jan argued that while these tools can be useful, they should be used alongside human skills and experience. He warned against overusing these tools, which may lead to a decrease in response rates and ultimately, a lack of trust in recruiters and their agencies.

Jan advised against this approach, as it can be intrusive and does not give candidates an advantage. The conversation also addressed the claim that 75% of resumes are not read, which Yon deemed as nonsense. He cautioned against blindly trusting influencers and urged candidates to interact with recruiters on LinkedIn to build relationships and gain a better understanding of the company and role.

Overall, Jan's insights on the recruitment industry and job search strategies provide valuable knowledge for both job seekers and recruiters. His emphasis on ethical recruitment practices and building relationships with hiring managers is a refreshing approach in a time when the recruitment industry is often criticized for being impersonal and profit-driven.

Jan Tegze LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jantegze/

Jan Tegze Website: https://jantegze.com/

Full Stack Recruiter Book: https://amzn.to/41GVOYK

Job Search Guide Book: https://amzn.to/41BRgms

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