Have you ever wondered about what recruiters think about the hiring process?

As seasoned professionals in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, Ron and AJ have seen it all and they share a bit about the process from their role in recruiting. It's not always what it's cracked up to be. Hearing from Ron and AJ will help you, as a candidate, understand what you are up against and how to navigate the hiring landscape. Topics from this discuss include job requisitions, job descriptions, interviews, and metrics.

This episode is Behind the Scenes: A Recruiter's View - Part 1.

Tip That Scale, hosted by Nichole Wesson, Ron Brantley, and AJ Modi. The podcast for those who have been laid off, bracing for one, or simply preparing for their next career move. Let's tip that scale in your favor.

It's 2023, a new year, and it's time to hustle!

Things tend to be slower at the end of the year, especially with hiring and job searches. Recruiters and hiring managers take time off during the holidays to enjoy time with their families, so typically, you can only expect a few job postings or initial interviews. But it's a new year, and it's time to hustle after recharging over the break.

In this episode, AJ, Nichole, and Ron share some options available to you as you reinvigorate your job search for the new year. Some questions answered in this episode include:

And much more...

Plus, you will hear references to the following books and assessments that can help you tip the scale in your favor:

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The number of layoffs we've seen over the last year is overwhelming. But why is it happening? What's the current landscape with hiring and what more can we expect?

AJ, Ron, and Nichole are talking about the "why" and share some actions you can take to learn more about your current employer and future ones. They also share some tips on how you can prepare.

Statistics mentioned in this episode:

* 5.1% increase in IT spend 2023 (Security and Risk Management, Cloud Migrations, Analytics, Automation, Customer Experience)

* 20% of all IT jobs are still open with massive migration from corporate IT to Tech Providers and don't see an end to that for at least the next 5 years

* In November 2022, there were 52,711 job cuts in Tech Sector and 80,978 for the entire year

* Contractor roles in January 2021 made up 5.7% of tech listings. In October 2022 the number was 19.9%

Tip That Scale is LIVE! In this inaugural episode, learn more about Ron, AJ, and Nichole, the podcast hosts and why they decided to collaborate to launch a podcast. Hear their initial thoughts on the current market, what value they want to bring, and what's planned for for future episodes. 

Welcome to the Tip That Scale podcast.

Hosted by Nichole Wesson, AJ Modi, and Ron Brantley, Tip That Scale will help you tip that scale in your favor as we all navigate layoffs, career transitions, and the inevitable career and job pivot.