Episode 225

What Employers Really Want (Ep 225)

Inside the Recruiter's Mind: Decoding the Recruitment Playbook to Land Your Next Role (Ep 225)

As a podcast host with years of experience interviewing experts in recruitment, I thought I knew it all. That was until I met Greg Savage. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, Greg Savage, a seasoned expert in the recruitment industry, offered profound insights into the changing dynamics of job seeking and hiring in 2024. This conversation is particularly relevant to my corporate professionals navigating their careers in a post-pandemic era marked by significant shifts.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 01:11 Recruitment Trends in 2024
  • 01:40 The Changing Job Market Post-Pandemic
  • 04:04 The Importance of Building a Good Relationship with Recruiters
  • 08:52 The Impact of Automation and AI in Recruitment
  • 15:43 Understanding the Payment Structure in Recruitment
  • 22:27 Ethics and Challenges in Recruitment
  • 25:28 The Role of Recruiters in Addressing Candidate Issues
  • 26:37 Case Study: The Struggles of a Star Candidate
  • 28:49 The Final 20%: Improving Candidate Performance
  • 32:27 The Use of Psychometric Testing in Recruitment
  • 35:37 The Challenges of Long Recruitment Processes
  • 38:31 Understanding the Candidate Experience
  • 41:30 Dealing with Unemployment in the Recruitment Process
  • 46:45 Final Thoughts: Building Trust and Authenticity in Recruitment

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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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I'm Renata Bernarde, a former CEO and senior executive, now dedicated to helping professionals succeed in advancing their careers. I believe that you can have the best career. One that satisfies your financial and personal needs, brings you joy, and adds value to your life.
I designed career services that can meet your needs and your budget. So, if you're a seasoned professional at a career crossroads, seeking to align your next job with your life's purpose, then let's redefine your career path together and turn aspirations into achievements. Are you ready? Let's embark on this journey together.

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Renata Bernarde