The Headhunters LIVE From Resume Pusher to Rockstar Hunter - Jeff Hyman Live
Nov 14, 2024
Jeff Hyman, a veteran recruiter and author of Recruit Rockstars, dives into the intricacies of modern hiring. He emphasizes the shift from resume-pushing to strategic assessment in recruitment, advocating for work-sample tests over traditional interviews. Jeff shares insights from his experience at Kellogg, predicting AI's impact on the field and highlighting the importance of defining a company's DNA for better hires. With a focus on treating recruiting as consulting, he offers practical steps for uncovering cultural traits and creating value for clients.
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Interviews Are Poor Predictors
- Interviews are the most used but among the least predictive hiring tools due to scripted questions and candidate deceit.
- Jeff Hyman says work product test drives predict performance far better than traditional interviews.
Career Built From 'Falling Into' Recruiting
- Jeff Hyman fell into recruiting in his mid-20s and has focused on VC/PE-backed portfolio companies for decades.
- He taught recruiting at Kellogg and wrote Recruit Rockstars after 30 years of mistakes.
Diagnose Problems Before Selling
- Act as a consultant by diagnosing talent-related business problems before selling recruitment services.
- Ask about org design, comp plans, culture, and whether the wrong person is in the wrong seat.
