Looks Good on Paper

In this episode, I speak to Alex Walker , Head of Talent Acquisition at SaaSleads . Alex has had a fascinating career in recruitment that has taken her around the world, predominantly working for Reed before moving into the start-up world.   Her experience has been across every type of role, from entry-level to executive headhunting. Listen if you want to learn more about how Alex and her team are...

In this episode, I speak to Alex Shapland Howes, CEO and Co-founder of RideTandem.  Inspired by a group of dads in Rochdale, unable to get a job because they didn't have access to transport, Alex decided to build RideTandem.   Why does transport poverty have anything to do with recruitment? Well, have you struggled to hire for your warehouse or depot based on the M62...? Transport poverty is...

In this episode, I speak to Pres Jeyadeva. Pres has been responsible for taking TeamTailor from a complete unknown to one of the most recognizable brands in the UK HR Tech market. We talk about everything from company catfish culture, the state of HR Tech in the UK and the challenges of hiring. Pres has not only helped others grow, he's also had to recruit in one of the trickiest markets for...

In this episode, I speak to Myriah Moorhead-Kegel. A retail veteran, Myriah spent many years in HR and recruiting at Nordstrom before making a leap of faith into the burgeoning industry of Cannabis!  Involved from the very start of building their recruitment function, hear how Myriah and her team have developed a process that attracts talent that others don't.  They have increased the volume...

In this episode, I speak to Joel Mtebe, an undergraduate from UCLAN, currently on his year in industry with Network rail. We discuss what it's like to interview as an individual with ASD, how his experience shaped his perception of brands, and what his current employer is doing well to support him. You won't have heard of Joel, but he's an inspiring young man, and I loved getting to...

In this episode, I speak to Adam Gordon, Co-founder of Candidate. ID, now part of the ICIMS family. We discuss sourcing and employer branding, advising how talent professionals can find hidden talent, control the narrative of their brand and ultimately find more candidates in a difficult market. We also discuss the importance of reviewing your technology stack.  I was unaware of this, but at the t...

In this episode, I speak to Mark Rothwell (SVP at Pareto) about his 15 years of experience hiring graduates across the UK. We discuss the merits of virtual assessment days, changing attitudes in sales recruitment, and the future of how technology will impact our industry.  Listen to hear more about how the UK's largest graduate recruitment organisation evolved over the last 2 years.  Show Res...

In this episode, I speak to Nerida Rooney about her vast experience in the world of recruitment. She has excellent insight, working initially within Charities, then Carlsberg, and now finding herself heading up talent and diversity at Kier.  We explore untapped talent pools and what initiatives Kier has implemented to drive diversity. Listen to hear more about how you change the perception of your...

In this episode, I speak to Holly Allen about her experience finding a new role in today's talent driven market. We explore how she identified the companies she wanted to speak to, their interview process, and ultimately why she chose her new employer. Holly also ends the episode with some top tips for candidates looking for a new role!  Listen to hear a candidate's perspective on how to...