Recruiting Trailblazers

Send a text 185 episodes in the can, over 100K downloads, I think it might be time to move on.  Thanks to everyone for your feedback - please let me know your thoughts! Marcus@marcusedwardes.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/ Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text The Evolution of Talent Acquisition: An Interview with Laura Victoria In this engaging episode of 'Inside HR', host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Laura Victoria, a seasoned professional in Talent Acquisition spanning 25 years across diverse industries. Their candid conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of Talent Acquisition, exploring aspects such as the vital...

Send a text Summary: In this podcast episode, Marcus Edwardes discusses the negative impact of mass outreach and the importance of prioritizing quality over quantity in communication. He highlights the commoditization of connection and the erosion of trust caused by generic and manipulative email campaigns. Marcus suggests a paradigm shift towards personalization, valuable content, relevancy, and...

Send a text Marcus opines on the importance of the human touch in the age of AI recruiting - touching on: The Rise of AI in Recruitment Technology is transforming the talent hunt.... The Essence of Hiring Lies in Understanding Humans Not just data- but empathy, passion, curiosity, vulnerability, and humor.... AI's Assistance to the Modern Recruiter Think about sourcing and screening.... AI La...

Send a text In this cracking podcast episode, host Marcus Edwardes and seasoned executive recruiter David Wells explore various facets of recruitment ranging from the initial transition into the sector to the present-day intricacies of agency recruitment. Wells shares invaluable insights on his recruitment methodology, emphasizing the significance of relationship maintenance with candidates and th...

Send a text In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes engages in a revealing conversation with Jerry McMillin, the director of technical recruiting at ClickUp. They delve deep into the intricacies of internal and agency recruiting, the role of personalized outreach, the impact of tenure, the importance of work ethic, and the changing dynamics of the recruiting industry. They also...

Send a text In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes welcomes back expert labor economist, Andrew Flowers from APPCAST. The discussion circles around critical trends shaping the world of recruitment and labor markets for the upcoming year, 2024. The pair embarked on the conversation by touching on the imminent hiring slowdown in 2024, with a special focus on standing up pos...

Send a text In this enlightening podcast episode, Marcus Edwardes engages in an exploration of the role of a recruiter in the era of AI and chat GPT with Ben Otero, the Head of Global Talent at Doorloop. With their combined industry knowledge and distinct insights, they delve into major aspects of recruitment, detailing how these processes are evolving with time, and what recruitment might look li...

Send a text Welcome to the Recruiting Trailblazers podcast! In this episode, Marcus Edwardes interviews Logan Marsh, a global talent acquisition leader and startup advisor. They discuss various topics related to talent acquisition and leadership. Let's dive into the key points covered in this episode: - Marcus introduces Logan Marsh, a global talent acquisition leader and startup advisor. - T...

Send a text This week's guest is TA Leader, Julie Coucoules. Julie and Marcus discuss their top five holiday movies:   - Julie's number one pick is "Love Actually".   - Marcus' number one pick is "Elf".   - Julie's number two pick is "Home Alone".   - Marcus' number two pick is "The Family Man".   - Julie's number three pick is...

Send a text In this episode of 'Recruiting Trailblazers', host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Joe Kotch, a 30 year veteran of the recruitment industry with extensive experience across various sectors. Their engaging and insightful conversation traverses the landscape of the recruitment business; covering internal and external recruitment dynamics, relationship building, the impact of tec...

Send a text This podcast  is a fascinating conversation between the host, Marcus Edwardes, and his guest, Marta Riggins. The dialogue sheds much-needed light on employer branding's significant role in the recruitment process, employee engagement, and overall business success. Marta, a strategic consultant specializing in employer branding, breaks down the concept of employer branding and expl...

Send a text Amanda is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Growth Partners.  Embracing the Journey of AI: An Interview with Amanda Halle In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes interviews Amanda Halle, founder and CEO of Mindful Growth Partners, who specializes in preparing businesses and individuals for a technology-driven future.  Halle shares her journey from currency trading...

Send a text In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes converses with the distinguished talent acquisition professional, Melissa Grabiner. Melissa, with her impressive 25 years of experience in HR services and a considerable following on LinkedIn, shares her insights on the current trends and challenges in recruitment, especially during the economic downturn. The duo discusse...

Send a text Holden Lager is a Talent Acquisition Leader with 8+ years of experience in the Staffing & Recruiting Industry. The first five years were spent on the agency side, leading a variety of professional recruitment teams. Three years ago, he transitioned to head Internal TA at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, a 100% Employee-Owned staffing firm based out of San Diego, CA.  The conversation...

Send a text In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes discusses with guest Krista Tan, her journey from Premier Talent Partners to a tech startup, Field Guide, and her new venture, Talent Collective. They discuss the challenges of retaining personnel in recruitment agencies and how hard economic times can affect job roles in recruitment.  They also discuss Krista's new...

Send a text Marcus shares a handful of his favorite Stoic Philosophies that can help you succeed as a recruiter. Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text Reno Perry is the Founder @ Wiseful - who connect companies to top talent from untapped, online communities leveraging the influiencer model.| Reached $1mm in ARR within 4 months of launching.  He writes daily to help people land a job they’ll love |  and has amassed over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn Has developed a Layoff List w/ 19K+ candidates 👇 The conversation between Marcus and...

Send a text Welcome to Recruiting Trailblazers - a podcast where we delve into the world of talent acquisition with industry experts from across the globe. In this episode, we host Adam Smith, who is renowned for his experience in recruiting and leading talent acquisition in fast-paced technology companies like Applovin and Machine Zone. Like many great internal recruiters and leaders, he began hi...

Send a text Marcus shares his experience watching the Prime Documentary "Just. One. Mile." - and how the protagonist's mindset can work for you during this year's downturn. Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text James is originally from the UK and now lives in Austin, Texas having moved in 2015. James is the VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Epicor Software, a 4,500-person Software company. James is responsible for the strategy and operations of Epicor’s talent acquisition teams. HE oversees global Talent Acquisition, executive recruiting, Talent Operations, Employer Branding, and University...

Send a text Marcus shares a dozen absolute gems from Recruiting Trailblazers vault of excellence! Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text Marcus chops it up with Brad Wolff on the subject of Business Development and Cold Calling. Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text Marcus replays 10 amazing clips from previous podcasts Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

Send a text Marcus lays out his rules for a positive BD mindset and reveals a crafty way of circumventing the objection "We're on a Hiring Freeze"! Connect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/