In this episode, Eero and Carina discuss how personal branding can be used in talent acquisition. Carina shares her own journey into personal branding and highlights the importance of employer branding and personal branding in attracting top talent. She also addresses fears and misconceptions about personal branding and provides tips for recruiters on leveraging personal branding to build trust and expand their network. Carina emphasizes the overlap between personal branding and employer branding and how recruiters can serve as brand ambassadors.

In this conversation, Eero and Carina discuss the importance of personal branding for recruiters and how to build a strong personal brand. They emphasize the need for self-reflection and understanding one's goals and target audience. They also provide tips on creating authentic content, setting goals, and staying consistent. Eero and Carina discuss the balance between entertaining content and content that aligns with one's personal brand. They also touch on the importance of curating one's network and finding ways to stay engaged on social media platforms.

In today's episode, we peek into Mental Health and Burnout in Talent Acquisition with James Peters, Transformational Coach & Talent Acquisition Expert.

Eero and James discuss the topics of mental health, burnout, and stress management in talent acquisition. The conversation goes into personal experiences, signs of burnout, and strategies for prevention. Eero and James discuss the impact of electronic devices, sleep quality, and the importance of setting up morning and evening routines to manage stress and prevent burnout.

The conversation covers a range of topics related to preventing and recovering from burnout, including the importance of rest, breathwork, meditation, diet, exercise, and mental health support. It emphasizes the need to monitor and manage stress, build positive habits, and listen to the body's feedback. Eero and James share personal experiences and practical advice for maintaining well-being and recovering from burnout.

In today's episode, we peek into Corporate and Employer Brand with Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director, Talent Acquisition at Camunda.

Eero and Nadia discuss the importance of aligning corporate and employer brand. They emphasize the need for authenticity and transparency in storytelling to attract and retain the right talent. They also explore the role of marketing in shaping the employer brand and the importance of collaboration between talent acquisition and marketing teams. The conversation highlights the need for a strong and consistent boilerplate story that evolves as the company grows.

They also discuss the signs of misalignment between corporate and employer brands and the negative consequences it can have on attracting and retaining talent. Employer brand is closely tied to culture and should be intentional. It is about defining core components such as mission, values, principles, pay, diversity and inclusion, and operating model. Flexibility and transparent pay are important factors that people care about. Leadership behavior and alignment between corporate and employer brand are crucial. Successful examples include HubSpot and Nike. It's important to be authentic and transparent in employer branding to attract the right talent and create a positive candidate experience.

01:45 The Benefits of Authenticity and Transparency in Employer Branding

09:18 Aligning Corporate and Employer Brands

14:08 The Evolution of Employer Brand

15:56 The Signs of a Misalignment Between Corporate and Employer Brands

20:22 How to Come Up With a Boilerplate for the Brand: the 5 Core Elements

25:57 The Misalignment Caused by the Lack of Transparency

30:37 Defining Core Components of Company Culture

35:47 Culture Beyond Pool Parties and Ping Pong Tables

43:55 Leadership Behavior: Shaping Company Culture

46:44 The Growth of a Company Affecting the Corporate and Employer Brand

49:51 Benefitting from Creating Communities

54:34 The Companies Who Have Aligned Their Brands Successfully

58:06 Nadia's Final Tip: Leaning Into Customer Stories

59:30 Outro

In today's episode, we peek into interviewing and storytelling with Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director, Talent Acquisition at Camunda.

After discussing her background in talent acquisition at companies like GitLab and her current role at Camunda, Nadia Vatalidis delves into the significance of storytelling in recruitment. She emphasizes how storytelling can be effectively used in interviews to convey a company's mission and core values. Nadia explains the transition from traditional in-person interviews to virtual formats, highlighting the importance of building trust and transparency without physical presence.

She also discusses the strategic use of structured interviews to maintain focus and consistency across the hiring process. Throughout the episode, Nadia shares insights on preparing interview questions that reflect the company's goals and the role's requirements, advocating for a methodical approach to ensure fairness and inclusivity. As she shares her experiences and strategies, Nadia underscores the essential role of authentic communication in engaging potential candidates and enhancing the overall recruitment experience.

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Nadia's Experience with Storytelling

03:30 Interviewing Remote vs On-Site

08:55 The Power of Storytelling in the Interviewing Process

26:48 Creating a Safe and Comfortable Environment for Candidates

29:39 The Importance of Asking Questions

33:58 Using Storytelling to Inspire the Potential Candidates

40:45 Authentic Storytelling for Attracting Candidates

46:10 Nadia's Main Tips for Interviewing

48:11 Outro

In today's episode, we peek into job descriptions with Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director, Talent Acquisition at Camunda. We explore the relationship between job descriptions, company storytelling, and recruitment strategies. Nadia shares her extensive experience in enhancing candidate and employee experiences in remote-first companies, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and strategic communication in talent acquisition.

We delve into the challenges of crafting compelling job descriptions that truly reflect the needs and culture of a company, particularly in a remote work environment. Nadia discusses the common pitfalls in job description writing, such as overloading with unnecessary requirements, which can discourage potential candidates. She highlights the value of simplifying job descriptions to include only essential skills and encouraging a broader range of applicants to foster diversity.

The conversation also covers practical tips on integrating effective storytelling into job descriptions, the significance of alignment between corporate and employer branding, and the role of hiring managers in the recruitment process. Nadia advocates for proactive engagement and clear communication strategies to streamline hiring processes and enhance candidate experiences.

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Learning Storytelling from Product Management

02:58 A Fuck-up Story About Storytelling

06:12 The Learning Opportunities

08:28 The Fundamentals

09:10 Kicking Off the Hiring Process – How to Do It Right?

11:19 The Role of Storytelling in Job Descriptions

17:39 The Importance of Storytelling

22:22 The Power of Storytelling in Job Descriptions

24:22 The Role of Hiring Managers & the Importance of Transparency

28:53 Leveraging Hiring Managers

30:05 Proactive Communication with Hiring Managers

32:21 Timely Communication & Moving Quickly with Candidates

36:14 The Process of Creating a Job Description

39:42 Calibrating the Hiring Panel

43:05 Creating a Job Description

43:29 Aligning Corporate Brand with Employer Brand

48:59 Corporate Branding vs Company Values

50:21 Using Videos to Attract Talent

55:22 Including Employee Stories in Job Descriptions

58:07 Outro

In today's episode, we peek into the hypergrowth of Miro with Marcus Pask, Head of Global Tech Recruiting at Miro.

In today's episode, we discuss the process of entering the US market. We talk about the challenges and misconceptions companies have when expanding to the US, such as underestimating the competition and the complexity of the market. Rob explains the differences in recruitment between the US and Europe as well as the fluctuation of salary levels across the US. We touch upon the importance of targeting the right talent, selling the company's vision and benefits, and being prepared with knowledge of the US market.

In this episode, we discuss how to use psychology in recruitment. We go into every step of the hiring process and share actionable advice on how you can use psychology to improve each step of the process. From identifying hiring needs and writing job descriptions to onboarding, you'll get insights on how to apply psychology in talent acquisition.

In today's episode, we discuss recruiting cybersecurity talent with Andjela Petrovic, a Talent Acquisition and HR expert specialized in cybersecurity.

In today's episode we discuss hiring talent from Romania with Vlad Romuald Pop, the founder of Brain Source Recruitment and a tech recruiter with 10+ years of experience.