Episode 287 - Hiring Makes No Sense Anymore: Why Recruitment and Hiring Feel Like a Burden and How Leaders Can Fix Them

Hiring has become a dreaded task for many managers. It feels like a burden rather than an opportunity, especially when organizations are under pressure to restructure, meet operational targets, or operate with reduced budgets. In this of The Job Hunting Podcast (287), I’m sharing part one of a two-part conversation originally recorded for the Lead to Soar podcast, where I was interviewed by Michelle Redfern. Michelle and I explore the realities of hiring from the leader's perspective, especially in the current climate of economic volatility and organizational change. We discuss what makes hiring feel heavy and bureaucratic, and how we can shift the experience to make it more strategic and rewarding. Whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker, understanding both sides of the recruitment process is crucial. 

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Introduction to Job Hunting Dynamics
• 10:06 The Burden of Hiring: Insights for Managers
• 12:59 Navigating the Hiring Process: Challenges and Solutions
• 16:07 Understanding Ghost Jobs and Their Impact
• 19:12 The Importance of Workforce Planning
• 21:57 The Role of AI in Hiring: Balancing Technology and Humanity
• 25:12 Creating a Human-Centric Hiring Process
• 28:02 The Importance of Skills Matrix in Hiring
• 30:54 Fostering a Positive Hiring Culture
• 33:50 Conclusion and Next Steps for Job Seekers

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Michelle's podcast Lead to Soar podcast, community and corporate services
• Episode 260 - The Final Stretch: Expert Career Insights for a Sluggish Job Market
• Episode 242 - The Role of Business Intelligence (BQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Social Intelligence (SQ) in Career Advancement
• Episode 121 - Impostor Syndrome and Fear of Success: A Conversation, with Michelle Redfern
• Episode 37 - The Missing 33%: The CEO Confidant Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the Corporate World, with Michelle Redfern

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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