The Talent Trade

Although they might sound the same, being hired and being recruited are two VERY different things, and only one of them typically generates long-term results. Learn the difference and why it's important.

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Hear about the 5 areas to look for when building your confidence up in an uncertain market, the unexpected role of physical fitness and spirituality in recruiting, and more, all designed to get you out of your own head at work.

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So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time to hit the market? Before you make any big moves, there's a few things you might want to consider...

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Find out the 3 things to look for when evaluating if the person you're calling is a suspect vs a prospect, the most important 4-letter "F" word, and how to differentiate yourself from other recruiting options when entering "biz dev" (business development) mode.

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Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas closes out 2023 with a fun exercise in year-end gratitude, and a unique way to frame your professional accomplishments as the calendar rolls over to 2024.

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Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmases, and shares a few of her favorite traditions. Merry Christ-Maas!

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Find out how to better operate in marketing vs. recruiting mode, including 2 simple types of scripts that can create a roadmap to save you mental energy, better your business, land more callbacks, and provide more value to clients.

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Learn how to plan your perfect workday, including being effective vs. being efficient, working your recruiting desk like a retail store, "10 x 10s" and "process calls", following your energy, times when a plan itself isn't enough, and rewarding yourself with a little snack.

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Find out how a well-executed client debrief can become the biggest way to promote a growing relationship with HR, and learn the value of practicing awkward silences, the psychology of insecurity, getting a blessing before sharing, being gentle, loving, and direct, and why not everybody takes the head cheerleader to the prom.

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Drill down on how to conduct a flawless candidate debrief, including how to get candidates to share their FEELINGS, put on your listening hat, and use the right phrasing to combat defensiveness, plus learn the 3 crucial areas of focus, T.Y.S.U.A.L. vs Z.I.A.L., and how a huge part of recruiting comes down to destiny.

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