WeCruitr Podcast

In this LinkedIn Live, we will cover how artificial intelligence poses a threat to your job security. Hint: it's not in the way you think.

I will advise you on what you must do right now to hold onto your job.

Welcome back for part two of "The Shady Things You Felt Happening In The Job Search Are True."

If you thought the job search was rigged against you, here’s why you’re not wrong...

Your fears are justified; it's not just you!

These things are happening everyday throughout the job search process.

Companies:

— Lowball workers

— Have ageism biases on both ends of the spectrum

— Don't necessarily give the role to the best, most qualified person for the job

— It's who you know, not what you know

— Ghost candidates

— Post fake jobs

— Use fake positive reviews to attract candidates

David Paffenholz is the CEO and founder of Y Combinator-backed startup Juicebox (YC S22) (PeopleGPT). PeopleGPT is an AI-powered people search engine that is disrupting the recruiting space. It enables recruiters and hiring managers to find qualified talent without the need for traditional Boolean search queries. The tool also empowers job seekers by giving them the opportunity to search for hiring managers, which is critical for getting in front of the right people.

In this LinkedIn Live, David and I will discuss his impressive background, as he graduated Harvard University in only THREE years. We’ll talk about his inspiration behind founding his startup, how the platform works for recruiters and job seekers and his vision for the future of AI in recruitment.

My mission is to help you find a new job!

In doing so, in this LinkedIn Live, we will cover the following:

💡 Creating an elevator pitch

💡 Networking on LinkedIn

💡 How to better interview

💡 Rebuilding your self-confidence

Referrals move to the front of the hiring line, as the glowing endorsements enwrap job candidates in a halo effect.

Data shows that the likelihood of a referral scoring a job interview is 50%, compared to non-referrals who have a 3% chance. Over 60% of candidates are hired after being referred, and the chances surge to 91% if the endorsement comes from a director-level professional.

In this LinkedIn Live, I welcome Lauren Smith, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and cofounder and CEO of Refer, a platform that enables companies to incentivize and leverage their networks, and individuals to get rewarded for referring their network.

Lauren and I will discuss what inspired her to found her startup, how the platform works and why referrals are incredibly powerful signals in providing validations on someone's capabilities and character.

Annette Stewart is currently a Senior Director at RBC, and has worked at major financial firms, such as HSBC, Credit Suisse, Barclays and Goldman Sachs. Albana Theka, MBA is a Data and Analytics Leader in the New York healthcare system. Annette and Albana are huge proponents of mentorship and play integral roles in the Financial Women's Association, a vibrant community of dynamic professionals and proactive institutions focused on development and empowerment to advance leadership growth and accelerate the success of all women in finance through education, mentorship, scholarships, networking and alliances across the financial community.

In this LinkedIn Live, we will discuss the importance of having mentors, sponsors and truth tellers in your careers to help guide you and offer meaningful feedback. We will share tips on how to strategically leverage your network to advance your careers.

🍾 If you broke your New Year’s resolutions, don't worry about it!🍾

If you haven't made any goals for 2024 or already fallen off the wagon, there’s no need to feel guilty or bad about yourself. It’s never too late.

🔥In today's LinkedIn Live, we'll help you succeed in 2024🔥

In this episode of Let's Go Live with Jack Kelly, I welcome Tom Nguyen, cofounder and CEO of Café, a workplace engagement hub.

Tom is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and has been backed by Y Combinator, the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs, which has invested in the likes of Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, Coinbase and other well-known startups.

We will talk about the "loneliness epidemic" that happened as a result of the pandemic. With employee engagement levels dropping amid layoffs, Tom will discuss why fostering connection and workplace belongingness is pertinent to job satisfaction, productivity, collaboration and purpose.

In today's job market, amid an economic downturn, companies have the upper hand.

In this LinkedIn Live, I will discuss how employers are wielding the power over their workforce, which is evident in the wave of layoff announcements, high executive compensation packages, strict return-to-office policies, lack of executive accountability and the interviewing process.