In this insightful episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus dives into the journey of Tom Willis, a successful recruitment entrepreneur who made a significant leap from being a recruiter in the hustle and bustle of London to establishing his own thriving recruitment firm, Placed, in the United States. With over three years of experience in London and five in Los Angeles, Tom shares his unique journey, the challenges he faced, his vision for Placed, and invaluable advice for aspiring...

A quick 5 minute rant by Marcus :  Whilst AI should be embraced  throughout the recruiting lifecycle - it is crucial not to attempt to replace the human connection that defines the best Recruiters in the biz!

In this enlightening episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus sits down with Kate Brogden, a seasoned professional in the executive search and recruiting industry. With over a decade of experience, Kate shares invaluable insights into her journey from a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to founding her own boutique national executive search and recruiting firm, Evolve Partners. Tune in as Marcus delves into the catalyst behind Kate's entrepreneurial leap, the challenges she faced, and the...

This week -  a conversation between Marcus Edwardes, the host of Recruiting Trailblazers, and his guest Brad Terry, the owner of Crossvine Recruiting. Brad shares his journey from being a medical device sales rep to starting his own recruiting firm specializing in the medical industry. The conversation delves into the intricacies of recruitment, emphasizing the importance of knowing the domain, the recruiter-candidate relationship, the challenges with the contingency model, and candid...

Susan Burke is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition for PeaceHealth. During the conversation, they (Marcus and Susan) delve into Susan's journey in the field of recruitment, the importance of building internal stakeholder relationships, and strategies for strategic talent acquisition. The podcast delves into the nuances of the recruitment process, highlighting the crucial role of recruiters as consultants and emphasizing the importance of creating a high-quality candidate experience. In...

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! [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

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 role of communication among TA leaders, changes brought by AI in the recruitment field, the significance of balancing...

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 targeting. He emphasizes the need for genuine interest, concise and valuable content, contextual relevance,...

Marcus opines on the importance of the human touch in the age of AI recruiting - touching on: The Rise of AI in RecruitmentTechnology is transforming the talent hunt....The Essence of Hiring Lies in Understanding HumansNot just data- but empathy, passion, curiosity, vulnerability, and humor....AI's Assistance to the Modern RecruiterThink about sourcing and screening....AI Lacks EmpathyAI can't really gauge a candidate's cultural fit, or their passion for a role, or their emotional...

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 the 'give-to-get' principle during initial candidate correspondence. The conversation also sheds light on...

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 explore candidate experience, relationship with stakeholders, and the outlook for internal...

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 positions vs sitting down positions. They delved into how the hiring demand for knowledge workers or the laptop...

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 like in the future. - The role and importance of a recruiter in today's evolving recruitment landscape.  - The...

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. - They discuss the biggest challenges faced by TA leaders today and the key to navigating those challenges.  - The...

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 "The Holiday".   - Marcus' number three pick is "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles".   - Julie's number four pick is "It's a Wonderful Life".   - Marcus' number four pick is "Die...

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 technology, and the essential shift towards candidate experience-focused recruiting. Joe's LinkedIn...

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 explains how it serves different business sizes. Outline: 1. Marcus introduces himself and the podcast, "Recruiting...

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 to HR, discussing the role of data and her efforts in pioneering the usage of AI in the People Data Space....

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 discusses the value of networking and the instrumental role that LinkedIn plays in a successful job search. Melissa...

Marcus and Holden wax lyrical about the state of the industry and how to get a job in the Staffing/Recruiting Agency business. 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. 

Krista spent 14 years at Premier Talent Partners - and was the Head of People and Talent operations most recently, before she joined a start up as Head of People. Krista is now embarking on a bold new journey of building out a brand new community aimed specifically at women - called the Talent Collective. Ways to get in touch with Krista:  [email protected] Connect on LinkedIn Join the Talent Collective Community platform here Talent Collective Website

Marcus shares a handful of his favorite Stoic Philosophies that can help you succeed as a recruiter.

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 👇 Reno has an extensive Talent Strategy background including 4 years at LinkedIn and 2 years at Betterup.

Marcus chats with Adam Smith, who has 10 years of 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 his recruiting career in the staffing game at Palo Alto Staffing - and, interestingly he is also a Recruiting Advisor @ The Dancing Cat !