Recruitment Mentors Podcast

By Hishem AzzouzBusiness Entrepreneurship Careers

Recruitment Mentors Podcast episodes

September 06, 2021 Caroline Vooght - The importance of a personalised approach in recruitment and how (and why) you should prioritise your jobs
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The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:
🚀 You'll learn about why and how using video effectively can enable you to build better relationships with candidates
🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on creating a structured day plan that is divided across candidates, clients, and content creation
🚀 Caring about the jobs you work and how to qualify them better
🚀 The importance of valuing your time as a recruiter and ensuring that there is equal respect between you and your clients
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This week I’m joined by Caroline Vooght from Expion Search & Selection.
She has been working in recruitment for over 20 years, and it was great to sit down and talk to her not only about how recruitment has evolved (and how she has stayed sane in the process) but also about how to get the most out of your desk and build meaningful relationships!
We unpack a lot in this episode - from a standard day plan through to how to entice candidates using LinkedIn video.
You can connect with Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinevooght/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
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52 min
September 02, 2021 5 common success factors in recruitment entrepreneurs with Mark Whitby
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The 5 common success factors that I shared in this special episode with Mark Whitby.
🚀 Willingness to seek help.
🚀 They don't romanticise what worked in the past.
🚀 They have a compelling vision for the company.
🚀 They have humility in abundance.
🚀 They invest just as much into keeping people as they do hiring people.
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I teamed up with Mark Whitby in this special episode to compare notes on the common success factors we have seen in all of the agency leaders we have interviewed.
Mark hosts his own podcast called 'The Resilient Recruiter' if you haven't connected with Mark or checked out his podcast.
Get connected with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwhitby/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.
Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.
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46 min
August 30, 2021 Matt Davies - The importance of looking after your candidates, sharing insight, and propelling your clients from “good” to “great”
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The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:
🚀 You’ll learn about candidate relationships and how you can go above and beyond to create meaningful connections
🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on conducting business development as well as tangible examples you can start implementing today
🚀 Caring about client relationships and standing out from your competitors
🚀 The qualities and traits in a successful recruiter and how to cultivate this
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This week I’m joined by Matt Davies from ARV Solutions.
He started working in recruitment in 2014, first for Niyaa People before moving back to Bristol and working for ARV Solutions as a Divisional Lead.
It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter as well as how he has approached candidate relationships and recruitment overall as we enter a new normal, post-pandemic.
You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentconsultant14/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.
Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.
You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.
1 hr 2 min
August 26, 2021 Early on in recruitment series | Parul Singh from Manhattan Partners
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This is the ninth episode of a special podcast series focused on those considering a career in recruitment or the recruiters out there who are early in their recruitment career.
Parul Singh from Manhattan Partners joined us to discuss her recruitment journey so far.
We discussed what she has learnt along the way and advice she would give others.
You can connect with Parul here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecodingrecruiter1/
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Resources mentioned in this episode
https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/research-and-evaluation/mental-health-statistics/ - workplace
https://wakelet.com/wake/UFWPPCDt6A69HSPc5mhF3
https://www.balanceapp.com – better than headspace, 1 year free.
https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/consultancy/deloitte-uk-mental-health-and-employers.pdf
https://www.mentalhealthinrecruitment.org/the-mhir-survey-report-2020
47 min
August 23, 2021 Ryan Cleland-Bogle - Why headcount and EBITDA isn’t the be all and end all to create a successful recruitment agency
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The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:
🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of selling to PE firms and why it is uncommon in the recruitment industry.
🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on growing your business which is centred around quality over quantity.
🚀 Caring about client relationships and why you should prioritise this.
🚀 Headcount and why it can be a vanity metric.
🚀 You’ll learn about the key things investors look for either when you want to exit or seek investment.
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This week I’m joined by Ryan Cleland-Bogle, who is the founder of Tempting Ventures.
He has worked for a well-known investment firm, Recruitment Entrepreneur, and has had the opportunity to witness several exits and acquisitions during his tenure so far.
It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experience as an investor, gathering valuable insight for recruitment business owners looking to scale, sell, or exit.
You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanclelandbogle/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests, please drop me a message.
Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and have two minutes, it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.
You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.
1 hr
August 19, 2021 Early on in recruitment series | Jamie Cook & Katie Farquharson from Storm 2
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This is the eighth episode of a special podcast series focused on those considering a career in recruitment or the recruiters out there who are early in their recruitment career.
Jamie Cook & Katie Farquharson from Storm 2 joined us to discuss their recruitment journey so far.
We discussed what they have learnt along the way and advice they would give others.
You can connect with them both here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-farquharson-5140a2173/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-cook-07127a12a/
34 min
August 16, 2021 Toni Phoenix-Coles - Fostering a balanced work culture, using data to inform your internal recruitment, and why consistency is a key trait for any successful recruiter!
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The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:
🚀 You’ll learn about internal recruitment and why you should use data to better inform your decision-making.
🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and why learning a market is the toughest thing in recruitment.
🚀 Caring about colleagues/employees and fostering an empowering culture.
🚀 Being a woman in recruitment and how this was a part of her journey.
🚀 You’ll learn about management and why a human approach is necessary.
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This week I’m joined by Toni Phoenix-Coles, MD of Digital Gurus.
She started working in recruitment at 21, fresh out of university. She worked tirelessly to carve out her recruitment career before becoming the Managing Director at Digital Gurus.
It was great to sit down with her and talk about her tenure in recruitment, as well as delve deep into leadership and building a team.
You can connect with Toni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniphoenix/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.
Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.
You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.
1 hr 1 min
August 12, 2021 Early on in recruitment series | Dylan Stone from Dawson Levy Resourcing
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This is the seventh episode of a special podcast series focused on those considering a career in recruitment or the recruiters out there who are early in their recruitment career.
Dylan Stone from Dawson Levy Resourcing joined us to discuss his recruitment journey so far.
We discussed what he has learnt along the way and advice he would give others.
You can connect with him here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylstone/
33 min
August 09, 2021 Marcus Godbold - The importance of perseverance, building relationships, and having compassion when managing people
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The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:
🚀 You’ll learn about relationship building and how to have confidence when at events or conferences,
🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and why you need to have a niche.
🚀 Caring about client relationships and spending time learning as much as possible about your market.
🚀 Being a leader and why compassion and empathy is key.
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This week I’m joined by Marcus Godbold from Thor.
He started working in recruitment at 21, fresh out of university. He worked his way through the ranks, becoming a manager and looking after a team of 20+ recruiters.
It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as well as doing a deep dive on day plans, staying motivated, and showing compassion as a leader.
You can connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-godbold-59068a52/
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I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem Azzouz
If you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.
Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.
You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.
1 hr 7 min
August 05, 2021 Early on in recruitment series | Harman Dhillon from Ambition Recruitment
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This is the sixth episode of a special podcast series focused on those considering a career in recruitment or the recruiters out there who are early in their recruitment career.
Harman Dhillon from Ambition Recruitment joined us to discuss his recruitment journey so far.
We discussed what he has learnt along the way and advice he would give others.
You can connect with him here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harman-dhillon-716336143/
45 min