Talent + Trust

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Talent + Trust episodes

  • WDC Insurance: Eight Things that Make a Great Candidate | Ep. 042

    In this podcast I discuss the Eight Things that make a great candidate. Since 2003, I have been recruiting the “best of the best” and I know what makes the truly great candidate. Are you one?  And, if not, can you be one?

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    11 min
  • How to Negotiate a Raise! | Ep. 041

    In this podcast episode, I will provide you with five ways to expertly handle your annual review AND get yourself that raise you deserve.  As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    12 min
  • Year-End Musings | Ep. 40

    In this podcast episode, I will provide four strategies that will help you take charge of your life and career in 2021. I will discuss how to stop complaining, focus on your strengths, secure a personal board of directors, and replace social media with real personal development. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    12 min
  • Open Position: Commercial Lines Account Executive | Ep. 39

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss a new position one of my best clients now has open:  Commercial Lines Account Executive.  This client is a well-known Fortune 500 firm, with a 50+ staff in their Fairfax County, Virginia location.  For the right candidate this could be a six-figure salary + bonus + stock. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    9 min
  • Unique Challenges Women Face and How to Thrive in Sales and Leadership with Karen Cooper | Ep. 38
    In this podcast episode, I introduce you to Karen Cooper, owner of the Platinum Group Realty Team at Pearson Smith Realty in Northern Virginia. She's a wife, mom to three sons and our expert today on how women can excel in the workplace. Join her on her Facebook Group Empowering Women in Real Estate. As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.  
    19 min
  • Three Winners & Losers from 2020 in the WDC Insurance Sector | Ep. 37

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss three winners and losers from the insurance industry in the WDC region during 2020.  The results will surprise you. I also discuss an urgent commercial lines account executive position now open with a WDC regional client of mine.  As always, email me directly at [email protected] with your thoughts.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    14 min
  • 18th Annual Insurance Salary Survey Takeaways | Ep. 36

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss the takeaways and results of our just published 18th Annual Insurance Salary Survey released in our monthly (free) newsletter and on LinkedIn.  The results along with the unintended consequences of COVID-19 will surprise you. Email me directly at [email protected] for your own free copy.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.

    13 min
  • Remote Work and Office Catfights: The Office Chronicles, with Special Guest | Ep. 35

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss with special guest, Shelly Montana, her experiences working remotely and her unique take on office catfights. Warning:  This podcast contains adult material and has been heavily edited.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together.

    15 min
  • The Right Way to Talk About Failure in a Job Interview | Ep. 34

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss how you should use past failures to your great advantage in a job interview.  The reasons will surprise you.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    8 min
  • This Mass Exodus of Urban America: Is it Right for You? | Ep. 33

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss a mega-trend in our recruiting business:  the flight of candidates to the rural countryside to work remotely.  Having lived in big cities and small towns, I provide some funny perspective on this new trend.

    My job every episode is to break down and deconstruct the "War on Talent" in 15 minutes or less so that YOU can win this battle through a greater understanding of how clients, candidates, and recruiters work together. 

    7 min

About Talent + Trust

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Talent + Trust podcast is hosted by Rob Houghton who is the President of the DC Metro Area’s #1 executive search firm specializing in insurance and financial services – Management Recruiters of Fairfax.